West Virginia State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3457 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #980 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #909 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #2585 of 3,615 | For Horticulture |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 3,110
- Graduates
- 136
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- wvstateu.edu
West Virginia State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
West Virginia State University has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 28% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 92% | 98% |
| Applicants | 6,163 | 2,230 | 3,933 |
| Admissions | 5,914 | 2,054 | 3,860 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 320 | 151 | 169 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 3 | 3 |
1,071 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
558 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
6 or 2%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 760
or below
75% of them
had 1040
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in West Virginia State University are 760-1040 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
6 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 20
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in West Virginia State University are 15-20 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2371 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 326 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 245 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 92 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 92 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 69 (2%) |
| Asian | 42 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,993
- Students receiving aid
- 91%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,930 | $9,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,930 | $9,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,350 | $20,400 |
| Fee in-district | $640 | $590 |
| Fee in-state | $640 | $590 |
| Fee out-of-state | $640 | $590 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 376 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,522 |
| Room charge | $7,762 |
| Meal charge | $5,760 |
West Virginia State University majors
West Virginia State University has granted 276 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs and 49 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at West Virginia State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 50 | |
| General Studies | 37 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 34 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 18 | 11 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 19 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 17 | |
| Social Work | 16 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |
| Psychology, General | 11 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 | |
| Biotechnology | 5 | |
| Computer Science | 2 | 3 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Public Administration | 4 | |
| Engineering, General | 3 | |
| History, General | 3 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 2 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | |
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |
| Economics, General | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 276 | 49 |
West Virginia State University has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 21% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 32% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
West Virginia State University has published 1,064 scientific papers with 19,807 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Medicine, Genetics, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 | 31 |
| 1994 | 5 | 43 |
| 1995 | 5 | 39 |
| 1996 | 10 | 45 |
| 1997 | 2 | 35 |
| 1998 | 6 | 36 |
| 1999 | 13 | 55 |
| 2000 | 10 | 51 |
| 2001 | 5 | 67 |
| 2002 | 9 | 72 |
| 2003 | 11 | 70 |
| 2004 | 5 | 75 |
| 2005 | 25 | 121 |
| 2006 | 18 | 173 |
| 2007 | 16 | 216 |
| 2008 | 26 | 203 |
| 2009 | 16 | 259 |
| 2010 | 29 | 299 |
| 2011 | 21 | 413 |
| 2012 | 21 | 495 |
| 2013 | 27 | 699 |
| 2014 | 38 | 768 |
| 2015 | 28 | 781 |
| 2016 | 32 | 750 |
| 2017 | 47 | 806 |
| 2018 | 50 | 954 |
| 2019 | 57 | 1373 |
| 2020 | 67 | 1661 |
| 2021 | 62 | 1900 |
| 2022 | 72 | 1826 |
| 2023 | 97 | 1771 |
| 2024 | 55 | 1740 |
| 2025 | 36 | 1800 |
West Virginia State University alumni
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Katherine Johnson
- Enrolled in West Virginia State University
- 1933-1937 studied mathematics and French
- Occupations
- military flight engineerteacherphysicistcomputer scientistmathematician
- Biography
-
Creola Katherine Johnson was an American human computer whose calculations of orbital mechanics as a NASA employee were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. crewed spaceflights. During her 33-year career at NASA and its predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, she earned a reputation for mastering complex manual calculations and helped pioneer the use of computers to perform tasks previously requiring humans. The space agency noted her "historical role as one of the first African-American women to work as a NASA scientist".
-
Antoine Fuqua
- Occupations
- film producerdirectorfilm director
- Biography
-
Antoine Fuqua is an American director and producer. Known for his work on film, television, and music videos, and for his work in the action and thriller genres, he was originally known as a director of music videos, and made his film debut in 1998 with The Replacement Killers. His critical breakthrough was the 2001 crime thriller Training Day, winning the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Director.
-
Paul Dooley
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorscreenwriterfilm actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Paul Dooley is an American character actor. He is known for his roles in Breaking Away, Popeye, Strange Brew, Sixteen Candles and various Christopher Guest mockumentaries. He co-created the PBS children's show The Electric Company.
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Carter Godwin Woodson
- Occupations
- writerdeanuniversity teacheropinion journalistjournalist
- Biography
-
Carter Godwin Woodson was an American historian, author, journalist, and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). He was one of the first scholars to study the history of the Black African diaspora in the United States. A founder of The Journal of Negro History in 1916, Woodson has been called the "father of Black history." In February 1926, he launched the celebration of "Negro History Week," the precursor of Black History Month. Woodson was an important figure to the movement of Afrocentrism, due to his perspective of placing people of Sub-Saharan African descent at the center of the study of history and the human experience.
General info
| Alternative names | WVSU West Virginia State |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1891 |
| Motto | A Living Laboratory of Human Relations |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 249 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | Rte 25 Institute, West Virginia, 25112-1000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 3047663000 |