West Virginia State University (WVSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	369
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	97%
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	30%

Located in Institute, West Virginia, WVSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 97% indicates that WVSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

West Virginia State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, WVSU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at WVSU is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, West Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at WVSU is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in West Virginia is 66%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at WVSU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,437

Cost of attendance at West Virginia State University in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$7,714
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,125

Cost of attendance at West Virginia State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$16,279
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at West Virginia State University received on average $8,961 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,961

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	113	41%	$4,826	$545,343
Other Federal Grant	114	42%	$5,253	$598,818
State Grant/Scholarships	128	47%	$4,386	$561,426
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	163	60%	$6,186	$1,008,356
Total Grant & Scholarships	242	89%	$8,961	$2,168,600

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of West Virginia State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of West Virginia State University students is 29.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.7%.

29.6%

African American 14.9% 10 students
white 32.3% 70 students
unknown 25.0% 2 students
hispanic 33.3% 4 students
Mixed Race 37.8% 17 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mountain East Conference
Baseball Mountain East Conference
Basketball Mountain East Conference
Track and Cross Country Mountain East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

West Virginia State University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

West Virginia State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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