West Virginia State University
West Virginia State University (WVSU) is a Public, 4 or more years 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 2020 tuition & fees of 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 grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $13,483.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,692 and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $33,800. The salary range after graduation from WVSU varies by field of study and the average salary range $17,500 to $34,000.
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 Sevices |
| School Type | Public, 4 or more years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
2020 Tuition & Fees and 2021 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2020 tuition and fees of West Virginia State University 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 based on the tuition changes over the past five years. 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 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.
| 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 rate at West Virginia State University is 95% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 965.
The average graduation rate is 31%. Total 3,692 students are attending 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 the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 95% Acceptance Rate / 13% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 965 SAT / 20 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 31% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 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 |
| 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 | No |
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 | Yes |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of West Virginia State University. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 364. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,830.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Historical Black School | Yes |
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 364 |
