School Information

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Total Cost $15,096
Total Enrollment 4,003

West Virginia State University

http://www.wvstateu.edu
Rte 25, Institute, West Virginia 25112-1000
(304) 766-3000

West Virginia University’s primary mission is to provide high-quality programs of instruction at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels; to stimulate and foster both basic and applied research and scholarship; to engage in and encourage other creative and artistic work; and to bring the resources of the University to all segments of society through continuing education, extension, and public service activities. Opportunities to conduct pioneering research and scholarship help attract high quality faculty and students. Students and faculty work together to create exciting and productive paths for investigation and development. WVU nurtures these symbiotic interactions to build intellectual, social, and ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At West Virginia State University, 96.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 71.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $9,217), and 54% receive loans ($6,420 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,070.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending West Virginia State University is $10,287 per year.

Yearly Tuition
West Virginia State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,524
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $10,764
Tuition Graduate in State $4,988
Tuition Graduate Out of State $11,850
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $15,096
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $21,336
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,651 people applied to West Virginia State University. Of the applicants, 100.0% were admitted (100.0% male & 100.0% female ) and 23.0% accepted (25.0% male and 20.0% female)

Of the 3,954 undergraduate students at West Virginia State University, 49.0% are part-time. A majority (63.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 16.0% of the 49 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     90.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     60.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     50.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     4.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     25.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     28.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (304) 766-3221
Admissions Office Email admissions@wvstateu.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admissions,West Virginia,State University,106 Ferrell Hall,PO Box 1000,Institute, WV 25112-1000
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.wvstateu.edu/office-admissions/transfer-students
Admissions Website http://www.wvstateu.edu/admissions (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.wvstateu.edu/admissions/online_application/default.aspx

In order to be accepted to West Virginia State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
West Virginia State University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 370
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 310
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 430
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 310
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 438
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 21
ACT English (25th Percentile) 15
ACT English (75th Percentile) 21
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 15
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 19
 
West Virginia State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 11 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 11
Biotechnology 5
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 2 61
Accounting 2
Business Administration and Management, General 61
Communication, journalism, and related programs 48 0
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 48
Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 0
Computer Science 0
Education 57
Elementary Education and Teaching 35
Secondary Education and Teaching 22
English language and literature/letters 11
English Language and Literature, General 11
Health professions and related clinical sciences 9
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 9
History 11
History, General 11
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 80
General Studies 80
Mathematics and statistics 1
Mathematics, General 1
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 2
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 2
Physical sciences 5
Chemistry, General 5
Psychology 20
Psychology, General 20
Public administration and social service professions 13
Social Work 13
Security and protective services 31
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 31
Social sciences 10
Economics, General 4
Political Science and Government, General 6
Sociology 0
Visual and performing arts 2
Art/Art Studies, General 2
 
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