West Virginia State University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,328
Men / Women
45% / 55%
White
72%
Black
16%
International
5%
Mixed
4%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
1%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
20%
Business & Economics
18%
Education
11%
Arts
2%
Engineering, Computing & Math
2%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$9,570
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$14,990
Est. In-State Cost
$12,380
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$19,391
10-Year ROI
$127,000
ROI Percentile
37th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
57%
4-Year Graduation Rate
30%
6-Year Graduation Rate
39%
Transfer-Out Rate
15%
Weather
Comfortable Days
120 (87th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,270 (10th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
213 (12th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
72%
Yield (Unbound)
5%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R3
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
SAT Range
760
–
1,040
ACT Range
15
–
20
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 124 | 40% / 60% | 4% | $45,812 | |
| Computer Science | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Engineering | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 33% | — | |
| Mathematics | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 11 — | 55% / 45% | 9% | — | |
| Chemistry | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Physical Education | 18 — | 44% / 56% | 11% | — | |
| Communication Studies | 9 — | 78% / 22% | 0% | $39,920 | |
| English | 9 — | 11% / 89% | 0% | — | |
| General Studies | 37 — | 32% / 68% | 3% | $48,076 | |
| History | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $39,511 | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| International Studies | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | — | |
| Psychology | 11 — | 9% / 91% | 0% | $44,737 | |
| Sociology | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Art | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Music Performance | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Business and Economics | 51 | 45% / 55% | 10% | $45,822 | |
| Business Administration | 50 — | 44% / 56% | 10% | $45,822 | |
| Economics | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Professional Studies | 101 | 24% / 76% | 1% | $45,599 | |
| Health Sciences | 5 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Nursing | 17 — | 6% / 94% | 6% | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 34 — | 41% / 59% | 0% | $41,232 | |
| Social Work | 16 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $46,860 | |
| Elementary Education | 19 — | 11% / 89% | 0% | $50,024 | |
| Secondary Education | 10 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $50,024 |