School Summary

West Virginia State University


General Information:

Founded in 1891, West Virginia State University is seated on 98 acres located in Kanawha county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 12:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 625. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

P.O. Box 1000

Institute, WV
25112-1000
For more information call: 304 766-3000. This school has a website at https://www.wvstateu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at wvstateu.edu/Admissions/APPLY-NOW.aspx


Application Fee: $20
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: minimum ACT composite score of 18 (870 SAT)
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $8,930.00 $14,350.00
Room and Board $10,718.00 $10,718.00
Fees $640.00 $640.00
Total $20,288.00 $25,708.00

Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.wvstateu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, Academic remediation, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 18% 5%
500-599 47% 44%
400-499 30% 37%
300-399 5% 14%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 1%
24-29 13%
18-23 58%
12-17 28%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis

Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis

Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,349
Female 1,973
Total 3,322


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,407
Female 2,052
Total 3,459

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 13%
Hispanic 3%
Native American 0%
White 56%
Other 27%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 79%
At Least 25 Years Old 21%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 83%
Out Of State 17%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus N/A
Live Off Campus N/A


Homecoming, State Stride, Cares Day

Student Social Work Organization 20, WVSU College Chapter - NAACP 17, CHOICES Peer Educators 13, WVSU International Student Services 13, C.E. Jones Historical Society 12


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 30.2001                                           International/Globalization Studies
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 31.0301                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 51.9999                                           Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.