Glenville State University

Public four-year university in Glenville, WV that costs an average of $10,748 a year after financial aid and graduates 29% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$10,748
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
29%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,924

PublicRural (remote)1,096 undergraduates

Cost of Glenville State University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$24,636
Tuition and fees, in-state$9,578
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$11,354
Housing and food (on campus)$13,386
Books and supplies$1,150
Average net price after aid$10,748

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$10,808
$30,001–48,000$8,205
$48,001–75,000$5,406
$75,001–110,000$11,129
$110,001+$14,971

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Glenville State University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate29%
First-year retention55%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$37,399
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$44,924
Rank in West Virginia (earnings)14th of 19 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$19,500
Typical monthly loan payment$222 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants38%
Students with federal loans31%

Majors and programs at Glenville State University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (18)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy29$45,647—
Security Science and Technology50$40,414$23,932
Social Sciences, Other4$39,373$19,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations73$39,339$21,875
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$39,294—
Behavioral Sciences11——
Biology12——
Chemistry6——
Education35——
English Language and Literature10——
Fine and Studio Arts14——
History and Political Science9——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities43—$11,188
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Music13——
Psychology12——
Special Education and Teaching———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness38—$26,000

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians———
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy13——
Music1——

Associate's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities280$35,741$18,746
Business/Commerce27——
Criminal Justice and Corrections4——
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians10——
Forestry12——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Curriculum and Instruction6——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2——

Similar colleges in West Virginia

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Bluefield State UniversityBluefield$11,13097%$45,981
West Virginia State UniversityInstitute$13,62496%$43,742
Concord UniversityAthens$9,48493%$45,054
West Liberty UniversityWest Liberty$8,98897%$49,503
West Virginia University Institute of TechnologyBeckley$14,94237%$62,910
Shepherd UniversityShepherdstown$7,94097%$54,833
Fairmont State UniversityFairmont$10,06099%$49,370
Marshall UniversityHuntington$7,34196%$49,444

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About Glenville State University

TypePublic four-year university
LocationGlenville, WV
SettingRural (remote)
Undergraduates1,096
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteglenville.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Glenville State University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $24,636 a year (tuition and fees: $9,578 in-state, $11,354 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,748 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,808.

How much do Glenville State University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $44,924 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 14th of 19 similar colleges in West Virginia. The best-paid bachelor's program is environmental/natural resources management and policy ($45,647 a year after graduation).

What is Glenville State University's graduation rate?

29% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 55% of first-year students return for a second year.