West Virginia State University

Tuition & Fees

^$8,623

^$18,549

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

500-599

41%

400-499

59%

500-599

29%

400-499

59%

300-399

12%

700-800

600-699

500-599

10%

400-499

50%

300-399

35%

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30-36

24-29

14%

18-23

43%

12-17

39%

6-11

24-29

18-23

42%

12-17

49%

24-29

15%

18-23

55%

12-17

30%

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undergraduateRatios

41^%

male

59^%

female

teacher

students

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Very Selective

30^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	1,135
Declined	+ 2,609
Total Received	3,744

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Public

3,571

undergraduate students

121

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

Great Small/Medium-Size Public Colleges

Four-Year Colleges in West Virginia

Colleges with Strength in Baseball: Division II

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Codes

SAT	5903
ACT	4538

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School Facts

West Virginia State University, founded in 1891, is a public, multipurpose university. Its 100-acre campus is located in Institute, eight miles from downtown Charleston.

Public/private	Public
Campus Enrollment	3,692
Established in	1891
Coeducational	Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Historically Black college/university	yes
Accredited by	• ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • HLC Higher Learning Commission • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)

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Institute, WV

100-acre campus in Institute (population: 3,333), eight miles from Charleston; branch campus in Charleston. Air, bus, and train serve Charleston. Public transportation serves campus.

West Virginia State University
Route 25 and Barron Drive
Institute, WV 25112

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
19%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
36%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

500-599

41%

400-499

59%

500-599

29%

400-499

59%

300-399

12%

700-800

600-699

500-599

10%

400-499

50%

300-399

35%

composite english math

30-36

24-29

14%

18-23

43%

12-17

39%

6-11

24-29

18-23

42%

12-17

49%

24-29

15%

18-23

55%

12-17

30%

Admissions Facts

Application fee	$20
Common application accepted	no
Application deadline
School has early decision program	no
School has early action program	no
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Neither
SAT/ACT requirements	ACT only Required

Very Selective

30^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	1,135
Declined	+ 2,609
Total Received	3,744

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Standardized test scores

Considered

Class rank
Secondary school record

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Jameelah Means
Director of Admissions
P: 800 987-2112
F: 304 766-5182
admissions@wvstateu.edu

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

Cost

in-state out-of-state

Total	$22,862
Tuition	$8,098
Room & board	$12,538
Additional fees	$525
Books & supplies	$1,701

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$9,933,149
Federal	$5,193,250
State	$2,339,226
Institutional	$1,221,553
Other external	$1,179,120

Non-need-based

Total
Federal
State
Institutional
Other external

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 304 766-3131

Financial Aid Officer

Gwendolyn Bausley
Interim Director for Student Financial Assistance
gbausley@wvstateu.edu

Varsity Sports

	M	W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Nate Burton (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Mascot: Yellow Jackets
School colors: old gold and black

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Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Art
Biology
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Administration
Economics
Education
English
Health/Human Performance
History
Instructional Leadership
International Studies
Math/Computer Science
Media Studies
Modern Foreign Languages
Music
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Regents Bachelor of Arts
Social Work
Sociology

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Programs Offered

Certificate programs
Distance Learning
Double majors
Dual degrees
Honors program
Internships

3,692

total students

87^%

in-state

13^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

97^%

3,571
students

Female
59^%
2,115

Male
41^%
1,456

3^%

121
students

Female
60^%
72

Male
40^%
49

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

46^%

1,644
students

Female
56^%
915

Male
44^%
729

54^%

1,927
students

Female
63^%
1,200

Male
37^%
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Student Break-down

< 1%: Nonresident aliens
7%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Hispanic/Latino
35%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

39^%

Transfer applicants accepted

71^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements	High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript	Required of Some
College transcript(s)	Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)	Required of Some
Interview	Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores	Required of Some
Essay or personal statement	Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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Counseling services

Other

Remedial services offered

Math
Writing

Career placement services

Career/job search classes
Co-op education
Interest inventory
Internships
Interview training
Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

Day care
Health service
Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

Not Reported

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West Virginia State University

Tuition & Fees

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

undergraduateRatios

Very Selective

Public

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Most Popular Majors

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Institute, WV

Campus Life

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Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Very Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Considered

Not Considered

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Average financial aidNot Reported

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships

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Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

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Athletic Facts

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Programs Offered

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

3,571students

121students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

1,644students

1,927students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

semester hours

semester hours

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Additional services

Special programs for physically disabled students

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Average financial aid
Not Reported

3,571
students

121
students

1,644
students

1,927
students