West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
West Virginia State University is a historically Black public land-grant university near Charleston offering diverse academic programs.
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Tuition
$9,049
Acceptance
96.37%
Students
1,464
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,049
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,623
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,936
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,960
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.7×Graduates earn about 1.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
34%
Freshman Retention
63%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
96.37%
SAT range
830 - 1073
ACT range
16 - 22
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
1,464
Undergrads
1,328
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Rural
Clubs Count
50
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
23
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.61
Property Rate / 1,000
2.58
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Institute
Violent Rate / 100k
298
Property Rate / 100k
1,585
Location
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Institute, WV 25112
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