West Virginia State University
West Virginia State University (WVSU) is a four-years, public school located in Institute, WV. It is a historically black school. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree.
The WVSU's 2022 tuition & fees is $8,833 for West Virginia residents and $14,805 for out-of-state students. 37% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $13,402.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,415 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $33,800 and it varies by field of study.
WVSU ranked 218th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 12nd in West Virginia Colleges rankings. West Virginia State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Directory Information
| Address | Rte 25, Institute, WV 25112-1000 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 304-766-3000 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Athletic | Athletic Team Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-years, public |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of West Virginia State University are $8,833 for in-state students and $14,805 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition and fees are $9,161 for in-state students and $20,507 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,248 for West Virginia residents and $15,518 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,592 for West Virginia residents and $21,505 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $8,833 | $14,805 |
| Graduate | $9,161 | $20,507 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $9,248 | $15,518 |
| Graduate | $9,592 | $21,505 |
The estimation for 2022-2023 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at West Virginia State University is 96.55% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 10.68%. The average graduation rate is 30%. Total 3,415 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $33,800. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching program shows the highest salary with $34,000 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 96.55% Acceptance Rate / 10.68% Yield |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate » | 30% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| Retention Rate | 56%(full-time), 44% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8.33% (12 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 3,415 (3,281 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $13,402 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $33,800 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $17,500 - $34,000 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
West Virginia State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
WVSU provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | Yes |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of WVSU. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 369. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $5,314.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Historical Black School | Yes |
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 369 |
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