West Virginia State University

Institute, WV

Public small campus Suburb: Midsize 1,321 undergrads

Cost

Average net price
$11,139per year, after aid
In-state tuition
$9,570published rate
Out-of-state tuition
$14,990published rate

Net price is an average across aided students — what your family actually pays depends on your finances, and can be lower or higher.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
96%
Average SAT
955of admitted students

Context for the class as a whole, not a prediction about any one applicant.

Outcomes

Median earnings
$40,49210 years after entry

Median earnings of former students who received federal aid, measured 10 years after they started.

Campus life

Campus setting
Suburb: Midsize
Residential character
Primarily commuter — most students live off campus

Most common fields of study

  • Business & marketing18%
  • Homeland security & law enforcement14%
  • Liberal arts & humanities13%
  • Parks, recreation & fitness8%
  • Education7%
  • Biological & biomedical sciences7%

Share of degrees awarded, by broad field.

Athletics

NCAA Division II with football

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and the Equity in Athletics survey. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available and may be out of date or incomplete — confirm anything decision-critical with the college directly. Official site: West Virginia State University.