West Virginia State University
tuition & fees
$14,990
graduate tuition & fees
$20,990
acceptance rate
96%
Student Population
3,246
online students
558
Number of Programs
34
Financial Aid Amount
$10,186
SAT Scores
930
Graduation Rate
39%
West Virginia State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Institute, West Virginia. WVSU ranked 10th in West Virginia Colleges and 481st in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 3,246 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. WVSU's acceptance rate is 95.96% 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 | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of West Virginia State University is 95.96% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 5.51%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95.96 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 5.51 % |
Tuition & Fees
WVSU's 2025 tuition & fees is $9,570 for West Virginia residents and $14,990 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -1.50% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($15,219).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,590 for West Virginia residents and $20,990 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -2.59% compared to the last year's rate.
| West Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,570 | $14,990 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,590 | $20,990 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 3,246 students have enrolled at WVSU (2024-2025). Among them, 558 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. WVSU has 3,110 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 136 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,246 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,110 |
| Graduate Students | 136 |
| Online Enrollment | 558 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
WVSU offers 34 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by WVSU
| Number of programs | 34 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 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 | ✔ |