West Virginia State University

Rte 25, Institute, WV 25112-1000

Public 4-year

Key Statistics

3,246
Total Students
3,110
Undergraduates
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

96%
Acceptance Rate
5,914 admitted out of 6,163 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
410 - 550
Math
350 - 490
2% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
15 - 20
English
11 - 23
Math
16 - 22
2% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$9,499
Out-of-State
$15,219

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$11,055
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $9,457
$30,001 - $48,000 $10,225
$48,001 - $75,000 $10,703
$75,001 - $110,000 $13,798
$110,001+ $17,355
57%
Receive Pell Grants
18%
Students Borrowing
$7,956
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

38%
Overall
44%
Full-Time
35%
Part-Time
30%
First-Time Students
51%
Transfer Students
7%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 29%
6-Year Completion 37%
8-Year Completion 38%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
41.9%
Female
58.1%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
12.1%
Some Distance
50.1%
No Distance
37.8%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
12.2%
Some Distance
50.2%
No Distance
37.7%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
73%
Black or African American
10%
Hispanic/Latino
2.1%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More Races
2.8%
Non-Resident Alien
2.8%
Unknown
7.5%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
3047663000
Address
Rte 25, Institute, WV 25112-1000
IPEDS ID
237899