West Virginia State University
Institute, WV · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About West Virginia State University
West Virginia State University is a small, public institution in Institute, WV, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 1,321 students. The acceptance rate is 96%. 39% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $40,492.
96%
Acceptance
$11,139
Net price
1,321
Enrollment
39%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
96%
Acceptance rate
955
SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$11,139
Average net price
$9,570
In-state tuition
$14,990
Out-of-state tuition
$13,522
Room & board
$1,206
Books & supplies
$19,772
Total cost of attendance
20%
Students receiving Pell grants
18%
Students with federal loans
$23,338
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$40,492
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$32,849
Median earnings (6 yrs)
39%
Graduation rate
57%
Retention rate
67%
Earn more than a HS grad
$4,417
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,321
Total enrollment
8%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
43%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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