West Virginia State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3327 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #935 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #867 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #2435 of 3,373 | For Horticulture |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 3,634
- Graduates
- 151
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master'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% | 95% | 97% |
| Applicants | 2,775 | 1,013 | 1,762 |
| Admissions | 2,669 | 961 | 1,708 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 321 | 141 | 180 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 10 | 4 | 6 |
1,007 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
433 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
177 or 53%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 840
or below
75% of them
had 1065
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in West Virginia State University are 840-1065 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
92 or 28%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in West Virginia State University are 17-22 (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 | 2921 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 312 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 195 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 160 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 68 (2%) |
| Asian | 61 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 59 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (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
- $9,482
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,122 | $9,168 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,122 | $9,168 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,810 | $19,974 |
| Fee in-district | $525 | $575 |
| Fee in-state | $525 | $575 |
| Fee out-of-state | $575 | $675 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 376 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,076 |
| Room charge | $7,762 |
| Meal charge | $5,314 |
West Virginia State University majors
West Virginia State University has granted 334 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs and 66 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 | 65 | |
| General Studies | 53 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 25 | 15 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 36 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 24 | |
| Psychology, General | 24 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 | |
| Social Work | 18 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 15 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 14 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 11 | |
| Computer Science | 8 | 2 |
| Economics, General | 10 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 8 | |
| Public Administration | 6 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 5 | |
| Music Performance, General | 5 | |
| Biotechnology | 3 | |
| History, General | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 334 | 66 |
West Virginia State University has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 31% | 40% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
West Virginia State University has published 858 scientific papers with 12,149 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Medicine, Biochemistry, Genetics, Engineering, Computer Science, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12 | 41 |
| 1992 | 3 | 29 |
| 1993 | 6 | 29 |
| 1994 | 5 | 50 |
| 1995 | 5 | 30 |
| 1996 | 10 | 49 |
| 1997 | 2 | 32 |
| 1998 | 6 | 37 |
| 1999 | 12 | 56 |
| 2000 | 8 | 43 |
| 2001 | 5 | 64 |
| 2002 | 8 | 78 |
| 2003 | 11 | 59 |
| 2004 | 6 | 73 |
| 2005 | 23 | 66 |
| 2006 | 14 | 118 |
| 2007 | 14 | 127 |
| 2008 | 13 | 148 |
| 2009 | 15 | 148 |
| 2010 | 38 | 179 |
| 2011 | 21 | 231 |
| 2012 | 15 | 230 |
| 2013 | 24 | 342 |
| 2014 | 35 | 381 |
| 2015 | 31 | 469 |
| 2016 | 27 | 486 |
| 2017 | 41 | 492 |
| 2018 | 49 | 648 |
| 2019 | 45 | 1010 |
| 2020 | 51 | 1268 |
| 2021 | 50 | 1522 |
| 2022 | 65 | 1601 |
| 2023 | 68 | 1520 |
West Virginia State University alumni
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Katherine Johnson
- Enrolled in West Virginia State University
- 1933-1937 studied French and mathematics
- Occupations
- computer scientistphysicistteacheraerospace engineermathematician
- Biography
-
Creola Katherine Johnson was an American mathematician 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, she earned a reputation for mastering complex manual calculations and helped pioneer the use of computers to perform the tasks. 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 producerfilm directordirector
- Biography
-
Antoine Fuqua is an American film director known 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.
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Carter Godwin Woodson
- Occupations
- journalisthistorianwriteruniversity teacher
- 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 African diaspora, including African-American history. 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 African descent at the center of the study of history and the human experience.
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Richard Ojeda
- Occupations
- politicianarmy officer
- Biography
-
Richard Neece Ojeda II is an American politician and retired United States Army major who served in the West Virginia Senate representing the 7th district from 2016 until 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he ran a brief campaign for President of the United States in the 2020 election.
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 | 241 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | Rte 25 Institute, West Virginia, 25112-1000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 3047663000 |