West Virginia State University

Institute, WV

West Virginia State University

Institute, WV

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Tuition & Fees

$11,372

$16,946

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
545
25th
440
75th
520
25th
400
75th
22
25th
15
75th
20
25th
16
75th
22
25th
17
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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

16

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,669
Declined 106
Total Received 2,775
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Public

3,634

undergraduate students

151

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1891, West Virginia State University is a public comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in education, business, and criminal justice. It is located on a 100-acre campus in Institute, West Virginia—eight miles from downtown Charleston.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 3,785
Established in 1891
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other
Historically Black college/university yes

Social Networks

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.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
18%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
35%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
545
25th
440
75th
520
25th
400
75th
22
25th
15
75th
20
25th
16
75th
22
25th
17

Admissions Facts

Application fee $20
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,669
Declined 106
Total Received 2,775

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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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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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


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

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Mountain East Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biotechnology yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Economics, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
General Studies yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
History, General yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Performance, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes yes
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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

3,785

total students

81%

in-state

19%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

96%

3,634
students

Female
58%
2,123

Male
42%
1,511

4%

151
students

Female
61%
92

Male
39%
59

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

36%

1,316
students

Female
56%
731

Male
44%
585

64%

2,318
students

Female
60%
1,392

Male
40%
926

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Hispanic/Latino
78%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

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 Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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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
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