PublicSuburbanHBCU
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
Campus Visits
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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
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
Programs (32)
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Yellow Jackets
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia