West Virginia State University
Rte 25
Institute WV 25112
(304) 766-3000

General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Midsize
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
3,347 (2,961 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
72% / 28%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
40% / 60%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
88% / 12%
- In-State / Out-of-State
90% / 10%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$4,058
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$9,980
- Room & BoardN/A
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
N/A
- Average Financial Aid Package$4,710
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants1,719
- Students Admitted
972
(57%)
- Students Enrolled391
(23%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
340-430
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
330-450
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
330-385
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
16-21
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biotechnology
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Mass Communication/Media Studies
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Education
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Economics, General
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants1,719
- Students Admitted
972
(57%)
- Students Enrolled391
(23%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 25% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 50% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
340-430
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
330-450
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
330-385
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
16-21
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$29
- Early Decision Application DeadlineN/A
- Regular Application DeadlineN/A
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$4,058
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$9,980
- Room & BoardN/A
- Books & SuppliesN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-StateN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-StateN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial AidN/A
- Average Financial Aid Package$4,710
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants57%$3,132
- Pell Grants56%$2,902
- Other Federal Grants14%$1,305
- State & Local Grants20%$3,549
- Institutional Grants21%$4,188
- Federal Loans58%N/A
- Non-Federal Loans1%N/A
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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