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West Virginia State University

#523 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • 4 Year
  • Institute, WV
  • 328 reviews
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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      C+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B-
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      B-
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      B
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    West Virginia State is a public university located in West Virginia. As a historically black college, West Virginia State has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,786 undergraduate students. The West Virginia State acceptance rate is 98%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business, and Criminal Justice and Safety Studies. Graduating 26% of students, West Virginia State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $25,800.
    About West Virginia State University...
    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
    98%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    900-1060
    ACT Range
    17-22
    Application Fee
    $20
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

    Test Prep

    SAT and ACT Prep Options
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    • 200-Point SAT & 4-Point ACT Score Improvement Guarantees
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $7,370/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,451/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    89%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    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

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      55 Graduates
    • Business
      51 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      34 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      29 Graduates
    • Psychology
      24 Graduates
    • Communications
      23 Graduates
    • High School Education
      23 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      21 Graduates
    • Biology
      15 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      14 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,786Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,969
    Undergrads Over 25
    20%
    Pell Grant
    52%
    Varsity Athletes
    14%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 10 responses
    Report
    • Out going
      50%
    • Persistence
      30%
    • Diverse
      10%
    • Worried about grades
      10%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    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
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 13 responses
    Report
    • Split between on campus and off campus students
      54%
    • Mostly commuter students
      31%
    • Commuter but was denied financial aid
      8%
    • Underrated
      8%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $29,800/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    26%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%
    85%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.13 responses
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    The application process for WVSU was very easy going and it made things a lot less complicated when applying to the school. Now being at the school as a full time student, I have noticed after just one semester that the professors are here for the students and want the students to pass and succeed. I like how the class sizes are not that big which makes it feel kind of like a high school in that sense. The president of the school is wanting all students to pass in four years so no one has to pay more money than what they should. He is very big on the "15 in 4" policy and I respect that because if someone wants to go to grad school they should get out of their undergrad in four years! Overall, as much as I am not a fan of where the school is located, the academic side of things makes everything better because I know I can go get tutoring if need be.
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    I personally chose West Virginia State University because I am pursing a degree is Elementary Education and they have one of the best Education programs around. In the education department the professors are very caring and helpful. I have encountered several professors outside of the program that were not helpful at all. The students are overall very welcoming and the food is average. The campus is small but this has its perks because since it is a smaller school students get more one on one time with their professors. The surrounding area is not very nice, but just a few miles down the road is the city of Charleston and that has more to offer!
    I have had a wonderful experience my first semester at West Virginia University, the campus is beautiful and there are a lot of opportunities to join clubs in any area of interest you may have. The professors I have had so far are very knowledgeable and welcoming. I have met some amazing people and I highly recommend the first year Adventure SOAR trips for Freshman, I got to know a log about myself on that trip. I am very happy that I decided to attend WVU!