West Virginia State University

Institute, WV
PublicSuburbanHBCUWebsite
Acceptance Rate
96%
Enrollment
1,328
Graduation Rate
34%
Student-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,492
Retention Rate
63%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)8301073
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)1622
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$9,049
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,623
Avg Net Price
$10,191
Room & Board
$12,936
Total COA
$19,906
Median Debt
$23,338

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$8,962
$30,001–48,000
$11,652
$48,001–75,000
$12,283
$75,001–110,000
$13,633
Pell Grant Rate: 18%
Federal Loan Rate: 16%

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Sticker Price$27,559
Estimated Net Price$10,191 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
34%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,492
Retention Rate
63%
Median Debt
$23,338

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
26.6%
Education
9.0%
Criminal Justice
9.0%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
7.6%
Health Professions
5.8%
Biology
4.7%
Public Administration & Social Services
4.7%
Social Sciences
4.7%
Psychology
4.0%
Communication
2.5%

Demographics

Men 44%Women 56%
White
55.7%
Black
13.2%
Hispanic
3.0%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More
5.2%
International
3.9%

Application Info

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App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.