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Glenville State University

Glenville, West Virginia 26351-1292

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

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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

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,177Students
15:1Student:Faculty
35%Grad Rate
$39,315Earnings 10yr
$16,358Net Price

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

65.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-3.8%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (24)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

63%

Below Average

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
10 Years$39,315

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Pioneers and

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History & Fun Facts

  • History Glenville State University was founded in 1872 as a branch of West Virginia Normal School.
  • By 1910, the college enrollment had exceeded the population of Glenville and grew into a full four-year college by 1931.
  • On February 22, 2022, legislators changed the name of the institution to Glenville State University.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PIT Pittsburgh112 mi
CMH Columbus132 mi
CLE Cleveland179 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA564 mi · ~16h 18m drive
New York, NY382 mi · ~11h 2m drive
Hartford, CT472 mi · ~13h 38m drive
Providence, RI534 mi · ~15h 26m drive
Albany, NY450 mi · ~13h drive
Syracuse, NY375 mi · ~10h 50m drive
Rochester, NY337 mi · ~9h 44m drive
Buffalo, NY291 mi · ~8h 24m drive
Philadelphia, PA310 mi · ~8h 57m drive
Pittsburgh, PA113 mi · ~3h 16m drive
Harrisburg, PA230 mi · ~6h 39m drive
Newark, NJ375 mi · ~10h 50m drive
Washington, DC204 mi · ~5h 54m drive
Baltimore, MD228 mi · ~6h 35m drive
Atlanta, GA409 mi · ~11h 49m drive
Charlotte, NC256 mi · ~7h 24m drive
Raleigh, NC249 mi · ~7h 12m drive
Miami, FL911 mi · ~26h 19m drive
Orlando, FL719 mi · ~20h 46m drive
Tampa, FL765 mi · ~22h 6m drive
Nashville, TN378 mi · ~10h 55m drive
New Orleans, LA813 mi · ~23h 29m drive
Richmond, VA208 mi · ~6h 1m drive
Chicago, IL411 mi · ~11h 52m drive
Detroit, MI262 mi · ~7h 34m drive
Minneapolis, MN762 mi · ~22h 1m drive
St. Louis, MO505 mi · ~14h 35m drive
Kansas City, MO737 mi · ~21h 17m drive
Indianapolis, IN290 mi · ~8h 23m drive
Columbus, OH135 mi · ~3h 54m drive
Cleveland, OH183 mi · ~5h 17m drive
Milwaukee, WI465 mi · ~13h 26m drive
Dallas, TX988 mi · ~28h 33m drive
Houston, TX1042 mi · ~30h 6m drive
Austin, TX1130 mi · ~32h 39m drive
San Antonio, TX1201 mi · ~34h 42m drive
Los Angeles, CA2090 mi · ~60h 23m drive
San Francisco, CA2235 mi · ~64h 34m drive
San Diego, CA2066 mi · ~59h 41m drive
Seattle, WA2144 mi · ~61h 56m drive
Portland, OR2163 mi · ~62h 29m drive
Denver, CO1288 mi · ~37h 13m drive
Phoenix, AZ1774 mi · ~51h 15m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1644 mi · ~47h 30m drive
Honolulu, HI4628 mi · ~133h 42m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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