West Virginia State University
tuition & fees
$14,623
graduate tuition & fees
$21,547
acceptance rate
96%
Student Population
3,785
online students
433
Number of Programs
32
Financial Aid Amount
$8,953
SAT Scores
940
Graduation Rate
35%
West Virginia State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Institute, West Virginia. WVSU ranked 218th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 12nd in West Virginia Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 3,785 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. WVSU's acceptance rate is 96.18% last year (undergraduate school).
West Virginia State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of West Virginia State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | Rte 25, Institute, WV 25112-1000 |
| Phone | 304-766-3000 |
| WEB | www.wvstateu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.wvstateu.edu/Admissions.aspx |
| Online Application | wvstateu.edu/Admissions/APPLY-NOW.aspx |
| Financial Aid | www.wvstateu.edu/Admissions/Financial-Aid.aspx |
| Net Price Calculator | https://wvstateu.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.wvstateu.edu/Current-Students/Military-Student-Services.aspx |
| Athletic | web1.ncaa.org/app_data/inst2016/1439.pdf |
| Disability Service | www.wvstateu.edu/Current-Students/Counseling-and-Academic-Support-Services/Disability-Services.aspx |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of West Virginia State University is 96.18% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.40%. The application fees are $20 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96.18 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 12.40 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $20 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
WVSU's 2024 tuition & fees is $9,049 for West Virginia residents and $14,623 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -3.92% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($15,219).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $10,018 for West Virginia residents and $21,547 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 4.35% compared to the last year's rate.
| West Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,049 | $14,623 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,018 | $21,547 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 3,785 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 433 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. WVSU has 3,634 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 151 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,785 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,634 |
| Graduate Students | 151 |
| Online Enrollment | 433 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
WVSU offers 32 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 2 out of the 32 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by WVSU
| Number of programs | 32 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 2 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |