West Virginia State University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

96.4%

Acceptance Rate

1,328

Undergrads

$10,191

Net Price / Year

33.5%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About West Virginia State University

West Virginia State University is a public 4-year institution located in Institute, WV. The school enrolls approximately 3,246 students. With an acceptance rate of 96.4%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 3,246

Men 1,361

Women 1,885

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 17.6%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 57%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education National Council for Accreditation... Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Admissions Data

96.4%

Acceptance Rate

6,163

Applications

326

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

410

550

SAT Math

350

490

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	6,163	5,914	326	96.0%
2022	2,775	2,669	331	96.2%
2020	3,235	2,863	282	88.5%
2018	1,924	1,816	327	94.4%
2016	3,462	3,333	423	96.3%

Costs & Financial Aid

$10,191

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

17.6%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

33.5%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

27 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	59	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	43	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	42	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	41	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	31	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	21	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	20	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	17	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	17	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	17	N/A	N/A
History.	16	N/A	N/A
Public Administration.	15	N/A	N/A
Economics.	11	N/A	N/A
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.	9	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	9	N/A	N/A
Biotechnology.	8	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	8	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	7	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	7	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	6	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	6	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	5	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	4	N/A	N/A
International/Global Studies.	3	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	2	N/A	N/A
Music.	1	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$5,700,340

Total Athletics Expenses

$5,700,340

Total Athletics Revenue

372

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	115	$1,915,011	$1,991,673	N/A
Basketball	Coed	39	$855,446	$861,271	N/A
Soccer	Women	27	$459,153	$427,635	N/A
Baseball	Men	38	$425,800	$351,112	N/A
Volleyball	Women	27	$366,119	$322,611	N/A
Tennis	Coed	14	$285,954	$294,605	N/A
Softball	Women	16	$227,953	$206,561	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	115	$155,381	$252,590	N/A
Other Sports	Women	24	$154,559	$163,059	N/A
Golf	Men	6	$54,841	$29,100	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Aggravated Assault	11
Burglary	5
Fondling	4
Rape	2