West Virginia State University

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

700-800

600-699

500-599

33%

400-499

43%

300-399

16%

700-800

600-699

500-599

10%

400-499

50%

300-399

35%

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30-36

24-29

10%

18-23

48%

12-17

34%

6-11

24-29

11%

18-23

33%

12-17

56%

30-36

24-29

14%

18-23

51%

12-17

34%

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undergraduateRatios

41^%

male

59^%

female

teacher

students

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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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Lists & Rankings

Four-Year Colleges in West Virginia

Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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	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

700-800

600-699

500-599

33%

400-499

43%

300-399

16%

700-800

600-699

500-599

10%

400-499

50%

300-399

35%

composite english math

30-36

24-29

10%

18-23

48%

12-17

34%

6-11

24-29

11%

18-23

33%

12-17

56%

30-36

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

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

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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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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
Essay or personal statement	Not Required/Recommended
Interview	Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores	Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)	Required of Some

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

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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West Virginia State University

West Virginia State University

Tuition & Fees

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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Not Selective

Public

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Institute, WV

Campus Life

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Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Not Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Considered

Not Considered

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Average financial aidNot Reported

Cost

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Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

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Athletic Directors

Athletic Facts

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Programs Offered

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

4,009students

111students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

1,585students

2,424students

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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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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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International Students

Average financial aid
Not Reported

4,009
students

111
students

1,585
students

2,424
students