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  • INSTITUTE, WV
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West Virginia State University

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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      C
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      A minus
    7. Professors
      B minus
    8. Location
      unavailable
    9. Dorms
      B minus
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      A minus
    West Virginia State is a public university located in West Virginia. As a historically black college, West Virginia State has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,498 undergraduate students. The West Virginia State acceptance rate is 89%. Popular majors include Business, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. Graduating 30% of students, West Virginia State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $25,800.
    wvstateu.edu
    RTE 25
    INSTITUTE, WV 25112
    About West Virginia State...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Mountain East Conference
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    West Virginia State Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    89%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    870-1090
    ACT Range
    17-22
    Application Fee
    $20
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $12,399 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,761 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    92%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Business
      76 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      47 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      44 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      25 Graduates
    • Psychology
      24 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      21 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      17 Graduates
    • Communications
      16 Graduates
    • High School Education
      15 Graduates
    • Health Professions
      13 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      26%
    • On Campus
      52%
    • Online
      22%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,498 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    2,004
    Undergrads Over 25
    10%
    Pell Grant
    51%
    Varsity Athletes
    18%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $29,800 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    30%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%
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