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West Virginia State University

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Start: 2026-06-03T12:00:00
Location: West Virginia State University

WVSU; STATE

Institute, West Virginia 25112-1000

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Business-focusedTight-knitSuburbanGreek lifeHBCU

Known for business — close-knit campus

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 979

Reading & Writing

430550

Math

400523

ACT Score Range

Composite

1622

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

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

84.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-1.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (32)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

63%

Below Average

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

10 Years$40,492

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 — Yellow Jackets

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History & Fun Facts

•The school opened its doors in May 1892 and had an enrollment of over 40 students.
•Teacher education ("normal") courses were added in 1893.
•Military education became an integral part of the school, and in 1899 West Virginia's legislature passed a bill to admit up to 60 cadets.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from WV state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K

128 mi(222 min)

Pittsburghpop. 300K

171 mi(296 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

216 mi(374 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CMH Columbus127 mi

CVG Cincinnati163 mi

PIT Pittsburgh167 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA626 mi · ~18h 5m drive

New York, NY443 mi · ~12h 48m drive

Hartford, CT534 mi · ~15h 26m drive

Providence, RI596 mi · ~17h 13m drive

Albany, NY514 mi · ~14h 51m drive

Syracuse, NY436 mi · ~12h 36m drive

Rochester, NY395 mi · ~11h 25m drive

Buffalo, NY346 mi · ~10h drive

Philadelphia, PA370 mi · ~10h 41m drive

Pittsburgh, PA171 mi · ~4h 56m drive

Harrisburg, PA292 mi · ~8h 26m drive

Newark, NJ436 mi · ~12h 36m drive

Washington, DC258 mi · ~7h 27m drive

Baltimore, MD284 mi · ~8h 12m drive

Atlanta, GA352 mi · ~10h 10m drive

Charlotte, NC224 mi · ~6h 28m drive

Raleigh, NC249 mi · ~7h 12m drive

Miami, FL877 mi · ~25h 20m drive

Orlando, FL680 mi · ~19h 39m drive

Tampa, FL722 mi · ~20h 51m drive

Nashville, TN315 mi · ~9h 6m drive

New Orleans, LA751 mi · ~21h 42m drive

Richmond, VA243 mi · ~7h 1m drive

Chicago, IL393 mi · ~11h 21m drive

Detroit, MI281 mi · ~8h 7m drive

Minneapolis, MN747 mi · ~21h 35m drive

St. Louis, MO456 mi · ~13h 10m drive

Kansas City, MO692 mi · ~19h 59m drive

Indianapolis, IN254 mi · ~7h 20m drive

Columbus, OH128 mi · ~3h 42m drive

Cleveland, OH216 mi · ~6h 14m drive

Milwaukee, WI455 mi · ~13h 9m drive

Dallas, TX928 mi · ~26h 49m drive

Houston, TX978 mi · ~28h 15m drive

Austin, TX1068 mi · ~30h 51m drive

San Antonio, TX1139 mi · ~32h 54m drive

Los Angeles, CA2042 mi · ~58h 59m drive

San Francisco, CA2193 mi · ~63h 21m drive

San Diego, CA2015 mi · ~58h 13m drive

Seattle, WA2120 mi · ~61h 15m drive

Portland, OR2135 mi · ~61h 41m drive

Denver, CO1246 mi · ~36h drive

Phoenix, AZ1722 mi · ~49h 45m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1605 mi · ~46h 22m drive

Honolulu, HI4584 mi · ~132h 26m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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