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West Virginia State University
Institute, WV · Public · Midsize suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 96%
- Open
- Average net price
- $13,624
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 36%
- Median earnings
- $43,742
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
West Virginia State University is a public college in Institute, WV with 1,321 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants, and admitted students average 955 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $13,624 per year ($13,581 for families earning under $30,000). 36% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $43,742 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUpublic college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 96%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,465
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,303
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 8%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing410–550
200800
SAT Math350–490
200800
ACT Composite15–20
136
What West Virginia State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $21,391
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,570
- Out-of-state tuition
- $14,990
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$13,581
- $30–48k$10,767
- $48–75k$14,317
- $75–110k—
- $110k+$18,280
Get a personal estimate with West Virginia State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 36%
- Freshman retention
- 57%
- Median earnings
- $43,742
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,610
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,321
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 24%
- White62%
- Hispanic3%
- Black20%
- Asian1%
West Virginia State University FAQ
What is West Virginia State University's acceptance rate?+
West Virginia State University admits 96% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for West Virginia State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 410–550 on SAT Reading and Writing and 350–490 on SAT Math; the average total is 955.
What ACT score do you need for West Virginia State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 15–20.
Is West Virginia State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to West Virginia State University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,465 students applied to West Virginia State University and 4,303 were admitted; 322 enrolled.
Does West Virginia State University consider legacy status?+
Yes. West Virginia State University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does West Virginia State University require an essay?+
West Virginia State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does West Virginia State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $21,391 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,624.
What is West Virginia State University's graduation rate?+
36% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 237899 · How we use this data
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