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West Virginia State University

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Rte 25, Institute, WV 25112-1000
West Virginia State University is a public institution located in Institute, WV. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,716 students, and follows a semester based system. Admissions at West Virginia State University is less competitive with an acceptance rate of 89%, while the annual tuition including fees is $7,912 per year.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,716
Acceptance Rate
89%
SAT Range
870 – 1,090
ACT Range
17 – 22

Admissions

Applicants3,235
Application Fee$20
Admitted2,863
Acceptance Rate89%
Enrolled282
Enrollment Rate10%

Cost & Tuition

Total cost (in-state)$25,090
In-state tuition$7,912
Total cost (out-of-state)$30,778
Out-of-state tuition$13,600
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Financial Aid & Scholarship

Students receiving grant aid
92%
Students receiving financial aid
92%

Student Loans

Student Body

In-state
80%
Out-of-state
20%
International
0%

Academics

successAccept AP credits
successStudy abroad programs
errorEvening/weekend degree programs
successTeacher certification

Top Majors

Business, Management and Marketing
15%
Liberal Arts and Sciences
12%
Education
12%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting
11%
Public Administration and Social Services
9%
Psychology
6%
Social Sciences
6%
Communication & Journalism
5%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
5%
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness Studies
5%

After College

Average (median) Annual Salary

6 years after graduation
$25,800
8 years after graduation
$27,300
10 years after graduation
$29,800

Athletics

Men's Varsity Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis

Women's Varsity Sports

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Rankings

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