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West Virginia State University

Institute, WV

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.

West Virginia State University

Institute, WV

Tuition & Fees

$8,237

$17,691

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
600-699
11%
500-599
37%
400-499
44%
300-399
8%
700-800
1%
600-699
7%
500-599
33%
400-499
43%
300-399
16%
700-800
0
600-699
5%
500-599
10%
400-499
50%
300-399
35%
composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
10%
18-23
48%
12-17
34%
6-11
6%
24-29
11%
18-23
33%
12-17
56%
30-36
1%
24-29
14%
18-23
51%
12-17
34%
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undergraduateRatios

41%

male

59%

female

1

teacher

14

students

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Not Selective

88%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,355
Declined + 313
Total Received 2,668
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Public

4,009

undergraduate students

111

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Education
  3. Criminal Justice
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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 4,120
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
18%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
35%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
600-699
11%
500-599
37%
400-499
44%
300-399
8%
700-800
1%
600-699
7%
500-599
33%
400-499
43%
300-399
16%
700-800
0
600-699
5%
500-599
10%
400-499
50%
300-399
35%
composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
10%
18-23
48%
12-17
34%
6-11
6%
24-29
11%
18-23
33%
12-17
56%
30-36
1%
24-29
14%
18-23
51%
12-17
34%

Admissions Facts

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

Not Selective

88%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,355
Declined + 313
Total Received 2,668

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
Tuition $7,712
Room $4,958
Board $4,402
Additional fees $525
Books & supplies $1,701
Total $19,298

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 304 766-3131
F: 304 766-3335
fadocs@wvstateu.edu

Financial Aid Officer

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

Varsity Sports

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

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, billiards, flag football, powderpuff football, table tennis

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Athletic Directors

Nate Burton (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Nate Burton (women's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Mountain East 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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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Education
  3. Criminal Justice

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Internships

4,120

total students

85%

in-state

15%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

97%

4,009
students

Female
59%
2,384

Male
41%
1,625

3%

111
students

Female
64%
71

Male
36%
40

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

39%

1,585
students

Female
58%
908

Male
42%
677

61%

2,424
students

Female
61%
1,476

Male
39%
948

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Hispanic/Latino
28%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

95%

Transfer applicants accepted

51%

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

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

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

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 16
Countries most often represented Brazil
Colombia
India
Nigeria
Special services offered for international applicants

International Student Contact

Richard Hiles
Assistant Director of International Affairs
304 766-4103
richard.hiles@wvstateu.edu

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