Institute, WV

West Virginia State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
West Virginia State University is a four-year, public school located in Institute, WV.
It is a historically black college.
It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification.
West Virginia State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

96% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 6,163 applied, 5,914 accepted, and 326 enrolled in WVSU.
154 men and 172 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

930 SAT, 18 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 930 and ACT score is 18. The SAT score of 930 is a little bit lower than average, 33 to 41 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total7609301040
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing410510550
Math350420490
ACT Score
Composite151820
Math161822
English111723
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $9,570 for West Virginia residents and $14,990 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $9,590 for West Virginia residents and $20,990 for others.
Tuition has decreased by 1.50% compared to last year at West Virginia State University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,045 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,392.
For freshmen, 281 students (88%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $8,657.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 3,246 students enrolled WVSU in 2025.
By gender, 1,361 men and 1,885 women students are enrolled.
There are 3,110 undergraduate and 136 graduate students.
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34 Major Programs

  • 7 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of WVSU is 39% and the transfer-out rate is 15%.
The retention rate is 57% for full-time and 57% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
39%
Transfer-out Rate
15%
Retention Rate
57%
Students to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 156 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for WVSU and the average faculty salary is $63,848. The studetns to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
There are 292 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $55,565.
Number of Faculties
156
Average Faculty Salary
$63,848
Number of Staffs
292
Average Staff Salary
$55,565

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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