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West Virginia State University

WVSU; STATE

Institute, West Virginia 25112-1000

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West Virginia State University is a public suburban institution in Institute, West Virginia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 979.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

34% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,492 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,191.

Established
1891
Motto
Veritas Lux Mundi
Mascot
Stinger
Type
Public historically black land-grant university
Conference
Colored
Division
Division II

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96%Acceptance
979SAT Avg
1,328Students
12:1Student:Faculty
34%Grad Rate
$40,492Earnings 10yr
$10,191Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

West Virginia State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 979

Reading & Writing
430550
Math
400523

ACT Score Range

Composite
1622

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

96.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

979

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,049
Tuition (out-of-state)$14,623
Room & Board$12,936
Books & Supplies$1,309
Total Cost of Attendance$19,906
Average Net Price$10,191
Median Debt at Graduation$23,338
Monthly Payment (10yr)$247

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,962
$30–48K$11,652
$48–75K$12,283
$75–110K$13,633

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$10,191

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

84.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (32)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,328
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Black 13%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate33.5%
Freshman Retention63.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$32,849
8 Years$38,867
10 Years$40,492

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$30,200
Men
$38,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Yellow Jackets

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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