West Virginia State University
West Virginia State University is a public 4-year institution in Institute, WV. It enrolls about 3,458 students and admits roughly 96% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Institute, WV 25112 |
| County | Kanawha County |
| Enrollment | 3,458 |
| Acceptance rate | 96% |
| Applicants / admitted | 4,465 / 4,303 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,499 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $15,219 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 34% |
| Transfer-out rate | 13% |
| Full-time retention rate | 63% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $10,878 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Midsize |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 430–550 |
| ACT middle 50% | 16–22 |
| Website | www.wvstateu.edu/ |
| Phone | 3047663000 |
| Classification | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) |
Admissions
About 4,465 students applied and 4,303 were admitted. Of those admitted, 322 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,499 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $15,219. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $10,878 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,962 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,652 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,283 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,633 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 373 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 34% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
West Virginia State University is in Institute, WV, Kanawha County. Its coordinates are 38.3805, -81.7650.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at West Virginia State University?
About 96% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 4,465 applicants.
How much does West Virginia State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,499 for in-state students and $15,219 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend West Virginia State University?
About 3,458 students are enrolled.