West Virginia State University
West Virginia State University (WVSU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Institute, WV. West Virginia State University 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 2020 tuition & fees at West Virginia State University is $8,237 for West Virginia residents and $17,691 for out-of-state students. 44% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grant or scholarships and the average aid amount is $13,483 at WVSU. The school has a total enrollment of 3,692 and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
Directory Information
| Address | Rte 25, Institute, WV 25112-1000 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 304-766-3000 |
| WEB | www.wvstateu.edu |
| 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/inst2015/1439.pdf |
| Disability Service | www.wvstateu.edu/Current-Students/Counseling-and-Academic-Support-Services/Disability-Services.aspx |
| School Type | Public, 4 or more years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
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2020 Tuition & Fees and 2021 Estimation
For undergraduate school, its 2020 tuition and fees are $8,237 for in-state students and $17,691 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2020 tuition and fees are $8,599 for in-state students and $19,405 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2021 tuition & fees are $8,262 for West Virginia residents and $17,716 for out-of-state students. The estimated 2021 graduate school tuition & fees are $8,624 for West Virginia residents and $19,430 for out-of-state students.
The average earning in 10 years after graduation of the school is $33,800.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $8,237 | $17,691 |
| Graduate | $8,599 | $19,405 |
source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $8,262 | $17,716 |
| Graduate | $8,624 | $19,430 |
The estimation for 2020-2021 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
2020 Key Stats
The Acceptance ratio at West Virginia State University is 94% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18%. The average graduation rate is 29%. Total 3,692 students are attending at the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in next table.
| Acceptance Rate » | 94% |
|---|---|
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) » | 18% |
| Graduation Rate » | 29% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| Retention Rate | 55%(full-time), 22% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5.26% (19 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 3,692 (3,571 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $13,483 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $33,800 |
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 which designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers . Next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | No |
WVSU provides a number of 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 | Yes |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Special Characteristics
Next table illustrates special characteristics of West Virginia State University.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Historical Black School | Yes |
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 364 |
