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West Virginia State University

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Institute, WV

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West Virginia State University is a public small school in Institute, WV, enrolling about 1,321 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 96% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Business Administration, Management and Operations shows the strongest outcomes -- $50,169/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate96%
SAT range760–1040
ACT range15–20
Undergrads1,321
Yield (admits who enroll)12%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$19,772
4-year grad rate36%
Median earnings, 10yr out$40,492

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans18%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out36%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$50,169/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$37,866/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$43,924/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$40,303/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$50,063/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$47,026/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$46,622/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$42,434/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$41,571/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$22,764/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity376
Typical room charge$7,762
Typical board charge$5,314

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is West Virginia State University's acceptance rate?

West Virginia State University in Institute, WV admits approximately 96% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for West Virginia State University?

Admitted students at West Virginia State University typically score between 760–1040 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for West Virginia State University?

Admitted students at West Virginia State University typically score between 15–20 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does West Virginia State University cost?

West Virginia State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $19,772 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does West Virginia State University require students to live on campus?

No -- West Virginia State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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