West Virginia State University
PublicInstitute, WV
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
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $5,420 more per year in tuition and fees (1.6x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"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
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
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
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.
What is out-of-state tuition at West Virginia State University?
For 2024-25, West Virginia State University's published tuition and required fees were $14,990 for out-of-state students and $9,570 for in-state students -- $5,420 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
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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