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Tight-knitRuralGreek life
Known for business — close-knit campus
Glenville State University is a public rural institution in Glenville, West Virginia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $39,315 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,358.
Established
1872
Mascot
Pioneer
Type
Public college
Conference
Mountain East Conference
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,177Students
15:1Student:Faculty
35%Grad Rate
$39,315Earnings 10yr
$16,358Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Glenville State University Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$9,412
Tuition (out-of-state)$11,140
Room & Board$11,484
Books & Supplies$780
Total Cost of Attendance$22,974
Average Net Price$16,358
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$12,878
$30–48K$13,426
$48–75K$16,460
$75–110K$20,348
$110K+$20,355
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$16,358
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6500.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,123
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
6
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (24)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,177
Gender Split
42% / 58%
Women / Men
First Generation
48%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%
Race & Ethnicity
White 77%
Black 13%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate35.5%
Freshman Retention62.9%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$34,917
8 Years$38,760
10 Years$39,315
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$30,000
Men
$45,300
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Pioneers and
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
87Low
Estimated from WV state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Pittsburghpop. 300K
113 mi(196 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
135 mi(234 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
183 mi(317 min)