West Virginia State University (WVSU; STATE)

Public four-year university in Institute, WV that costs an average of $13,624 a year after financial aid, admits 96% of applicants and graduates 36% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$13,624
Acceptance rate
96%
Graduation rate
36%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$43,742

HBCUPublicMidsize suburb1,321 undergraduates

Cost of WVSU; STATE

Total cost of attendance (per year)$21,391
Tuition and fees, in-state$9,570
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$14,990
Housing and food (on campus)$14,014
Books and supplies$1,290
Average net price after aid$13,624

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$13,581
$30,001–48,000$10,767
$48,001–75,000$14,317
$110,001+$18,280

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

Admissions

Acceptance rate96%
Average SAT955
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)410–550
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)350–490
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)15–20
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate36%
First-year retention57%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,867
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$43,742
Rank in West Virginia (earnings)16th of 19 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$20,610
Typical monthly loan payment$234 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants24%
Students with federal loans19%

Majors and programs at WVSU; STATE

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

Bachelor's degree programs (25)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations124$45,672$23,891
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities71$43,199$15,038
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods54$42,472$17,252
Criminal Justice and Corrections59$40,445$18,682
Social Work29$38,809—
Psychology22$36,109—
Communication and Media Studies16$21,851—
Accounting and Related Services———
Biology24——
Chemistry8——
Computer Science5——
Economics6——
Engineering3——
English Language and Literature15——
Fine and Studio Arts8——
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other14——
History8——
International/Globalization Studies3——
Mathematics2——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies2——
Music4——
Political Science and Government10——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing24——
Sociology4——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness39—$20,250

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services———

Master's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision40$52,556—
Biotechnology11——
Communication and Media Studies5——
Computer Science3——
Criminal Justice and Corrections14——
Public Administration17——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness28——

Similar colleges in West Virginia

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Concord UniversityAthens$9,48493%$45,054
West Liberty UniversityWest Liberty$8,98897%$49,503
Glenville State UniversityGlenville$10,748—$44,924
Bluefield State UniversityBluefield$11,13097%$45,981
Shepherd UniversityShepherdstown$7,94097%$54,833
Fairmont State UniversityFairmont$10,06099%$49,370
West Virginia University Institute of TechnologyBeckley$14,94237%$62,910
Marshall UniversityHuntington$7,34196%$49,444

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About WVSU; STATE

TypePublic four-year university
LocationInstitute, WV
SettingMidsize suburb
Undergraduates1,321
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitewvstateu.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is WVSU; STATE's acceptance rate?

West Virginia State University admits 96% of applicants. Admitted students average 955 on the SAT.

How much does WVSU; STATE cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $21,391 a year (tuition and fees: $9,570 in-state, $14,990 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,624 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $13,581.

How much do WVSU; STATE graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $43,742 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 16th of 19 similar colleges in West Virginia. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($45,672 a year after graduation).

What is WVSU; STATE's graduation rate?

36% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 57% of first-year students return for a second year.