West Virginia State University
Public, 4-year
Rte 25, Institute, WV 25112-1000
Quick Facts
1,328
Total Enrollment
96%
Acceptance Rate
34%
Graduation Rate
$32,849
Median Earnings (6yr)
$9,049
In-State Tuition
$10,191
Avg Net Price
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
979
Avg SAT Score
About West Virginia State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | Rte 25 |
| City | Institute, WV |
| ZIP Code | 25112-1000 |
| County | Kanawha County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Ericke Cage (Chief of Staff)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,328 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 56% |
| Male | 44% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 55.7% |
| Black | 13.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.0% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5.2% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 18.4% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 8.0% |
| Part-Time Students | 8.6% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 430 | 495 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 460 | 523 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 | 22 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$9,049
In-State Tuition
$14,623
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,906
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,191
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 18% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 16% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 18% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $23,338 |
| Median Total Debt | $15,250 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $36,918 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 36% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,962 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,652 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,283 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $13,633 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$32,849
6 Years After
$38,867
8 Years After
$40,492
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $18,559 | 75th percentile: $46,818
Earnings by Family Income Background
$29,975
Low Income
$36,315
Middle Income
$35,844
High Income
Student Outcomes
63%
Full-Time Retention
20%
Part-Time Retention
34%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$7,092
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$5,933
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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