What West Virginia State costs
West Virginia State University charges $9,570 a year in published tuition and fees for West Virginia residents, about $4,785 a semester, and $14,990 a year for students from other states, about $7,495 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $19,772 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $11,791 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into West Virginia State
For fall 2024, West Virginia State University received 6,163 applications and admitted 5,914 students, and 326 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 760 and 1040.
What West Virginia State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at West Virginia State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 50 |
| General Studies | 37 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 34 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education / Fitness | 18 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 17 |
| Social Work | 16 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 11 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near West Virginia State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia: about 36 miles away
Colleges like West Virginia State
Small liberal arts colleges with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, Virginia: 1,400 undergraduates
- Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Virginia: 1,639 undergraduates
- Maryville College, Maryville, Tennessee: 1,005 undergraduates
- Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia: 1,767 undergraduates
- Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina: 1,867 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is West Virginia State University's acceptance rate? 96.0% for fall 2024: 5,914 of 6,163 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at West Virginia State University? $9,570 a year for in-state students and $14,990 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to West Virginia State University? About 1,300 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do West Virginia State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 760–1040.
What is the campus setting at West Virginia State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: West Virginia State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: West Virginia State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
