West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,373
Graduate Enrollment: 134
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Midsize (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 96.55%
Male/Female: 46% / 54% (2017)
First generation college students: 43.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 8.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.4% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 63.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 39.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 25.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 17.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 66.4%
Black: 17.8%
Hispanic: 2.8%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 6.4%
Non-resident alien: 2.8%
Unknown race: 2.5%
Black: 17.8%
Hispanic: 2.8%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 6.4%
Non-resident alien: 2.8%
Unknown race: 2.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $19,488
In-State tuition: $8,437Out-of-State tuition: $14,125
Estimated books and supplies: $1,701 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,886 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,066 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,473 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,066 (2022)
Average Family Income: $52,608 (2017)
Median Family Income: $30,715 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 20.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 24.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,338 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $247 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $13,376 |
| $30k-48k | $14,670 |
| $48k-75k | $17,935 |
| $75k-110k | $19,488 |
| $110k+ | $19,488 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 18%6-year graduation rate: 30%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,338 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,577 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,219 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 38.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 47.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 56.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 25.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 27.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $32,299 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $39,050 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 20 | $30,788 | $299 | $22,622 ($1,885) | $37,669 ($3,139) |
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 40 | $26,932 | $254 | $39,058 ($3,255) | $40,676 ($3,390) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 46 | $31,125 | $262 | $31,142 ($2,595) | $39,069 ($3,256) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 12 | $26,140 | |||
| Master's Degree | Biotechnology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 15 | $24,501 | $220 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 14 | $26,305 | $265 | $28,033 ($2,336) | $31,761 ($2,647) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 46 | $25,860 | $239 | $33,157 ($2,763) | $33,861 ($2,822) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 32 | $37,371 | $329 | $28,300 ($2,358) | $36,320 ($3,027) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | $19,230 ($1,603) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 7 | $28,137 ($2,345) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 53 | $27,045 | $262 | $40,135 ($3,345) | $39,885 ($3,324) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 7 | $33,996 ($2,833) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $57,060Full time faculty: 67%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $9,024,889 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $12,601,083 (2022)