C+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    C+
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    C+
  5. Athletics
    C+
  6. Party Scene
    C+
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    C-
  9. Dorms
    B
  10. Campus Food
    C+
  11. Student Life
    C
  12. Safety
    B
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West Virginia State University is ...
Public, HBCU
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Address
Rte 25
Institute, WV 25112
Website
wvstateu.edu

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
41%
SAT Range
780-980
ACT Range
18-22
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for West Virginia State University

Cost

Net Price
$8,870/ year
National
$15,431
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $5,786/ year
  • $30-48k
    $7,604/ year
  • $49-75k
    $8,405/ year
  • $76-110k
    $7,843/ year
  • $110k+
    $9,582/ year

Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
60%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.20 responses
63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.19 responses
63%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.19 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    65 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    44 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    38 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    37 Graduates
  • High School Education
    37 Graduates
  • Communications
    29 Graduates
  • Psychology
    29 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    26 Graduates
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    24 Graduates
  • History
    19 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,950Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
26%
Pell Grant
53%
Varsity Athletes
11%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 9 responses
Report
  • Out going
    56%
  • Persistence
    33%
  • Worried about grades
    11%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
40%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.20 responses
Poll
38%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.26 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 12 responses
Report
  • Split between on campus and off campus students
    58%
  • Mostly commuter students
    33%
  • Commuter but was denied financial aid
    8%

After West Virginia State University

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$29,500/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
25%
National
47%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
86%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.13 responses
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West Virginia State University Reviews

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I love that West Virginia is unlike most colleges. The campus is a town which gives you so many more fun activities to do with friends (like dancing, dinner and football games). You can tell everyone truly loves the school and that makes it an enjoyable environment. I love WVU!
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WVSU is definitely diverse. The current struggle on campus is finding a happy medium between black and white students and culture, and bridging the divide between on-campus residents and commuters. Some of the events are a little too much, and when we do have one, it just seems to be at inopportune times. Also, it's nothing like a modern, progressive college campus, and the "progressive energy" our Vice President of Student Affairs speaks of is virtually non-existent except in the board rooms where the boosters convene. Yes, I am slightly bitter; but I love this campus. I love the history and the diversity, and the different type of college experience discovered here. I might even say that coming here was a blessing in disguise, although every blessing has its burden, too.
West Virginia University is a diverse, academically-distinguished, and superb school with an involved and friendly staff. By offering unique majors and minors, hosting free lectures and events, and organizing various clubs and organizations, any student can completely immerse themselves into a positive and exciting college experience.