- AcademicsC+
- ValueC+
- DiversityA-
- CampusB-
- AthleticsB-
- Party SceneC+
- ProfessorsB
- LocationC
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodC+
- Student LifeC-
- SafetyB
West Virginia State University is ...
Public, HBCU
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
West Virginia State University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
96%
SAT Range
813-1010
ACT Range
17-22
Application Fee
$22
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$9,613/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 60%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.20 responses
- 65%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.20 responses
- 65%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.20 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
74 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
46 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
42 GraduatesElementary Education
38 GraduatesSocial Work and Youth Services
29 GraduatesHigh School Education
28 GraduatesCommunications
24 GraduatesPsychology
22 GraduatesHistory
20 GraduatesBiology
14 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,797Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
21%
Pell Grant
56%
Varsity Athletes
13%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 43%
- of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.21 responses
Poll
- 37%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.27 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$29,200/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
29%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
87%
National
83%- 85%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.13 responses
West Virginia State University Reviews
303 reviews
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Beautiful campus! Diverse group of professors that care about you. Small classes. Tuition and fees are more affordable than surrounding collages. Parking can be tough though, spaces are very narrow and there are countless hit-and-runs and people stealing license plates. Air conditioning runs all year, so classes are freezing. Be prepared!
My experience at West Virginia State University wasn't exactly what I expected. I always thought the classrooms were bigger with smaller chairs attached to them. My favorite part of college is the classroom. I learned how to think outside of the box, debate, ideas and build friendships with people who are still now my friends. I was apart of dance team a WVSU. It was the most exciting experience. I enjoyed being the center of attention. I danced at different schools and made connections with people I never once thought would cross paths. West Virginia State University could in improve in being more involve in the students life on campus. Many times I see students complain that they do not receive enough financial help from financial Aid offices. Students often say that they lack support from their teachers as well. The best way that WVSU can improve in this area is by allowing students to be introduced to different scholarship opportunities.
It's in a relatively central location in the state. There are options to take many courses online, and a few degree programs have been added that can be done completely online from start to finish. The staff in most of the University offices are helpful and knowledgeable, and go above and beyond to help you or steer you in the right direction. The hours for some of the offices and the bookstore aren't really convenient for commuting students if they are coming from farther than 1 hour away to get to campus. Campus itself is beautiful. Well maintained and taken care of. Campus security definitely needs improvement and the majority of officers are rude.