West Virginia State University
Rte 25
Institute, WV 25112
(304) 766-3000
Institute, WV 25112
(304) 766-3000
Website: www.wvstateu.edu
Location: Southeast
Location: Southeast
Calendar: Semester
Overview
Get a snapshot of West Virginia State University with this general overview, ncluding student enrollment and graduation rates, average test scores, student demographics, and more.About West Virginia State University
West Virginia State University was established in 1891 as a land-grant institution for black students. Located in the Appalachian foothills near Charleston, West Virginia, West Virginia State University originated as a school for applied education in agriculture and mechanical arts. It has since reinvented itself as an ethnically-integrated commuter school, emphasizing applied career education for working adults.Although West Virginia State University is no longer predominately black, it still promotes the values of racial equality and universal access to education. The institution offers a range of associate and bachelor degrees in business, liberal arts, science and social science, and pre-professional studies. In recognition of the needs of adult learners, West Virginia State University offers a range of continuing education and distance learning programs.
School Characteristics
Student Population: 3,344Type: Public
Tuition: $3,222
Length of Study: Four or more years
Religious Affiliation: None
Test Scores & GPA
Average GPA: GPA UnavailableAverage ACT: 17
Average SAT: Not Available
School Profile
Total Enrollment: 3,344Retention Rate: 58%
Graduation Rate: 22%
School Accreditation
National: YesRegional: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Comm.
Federal: Yes
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The data on this page is from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
