West Virginia State University
Basic Information
Type
Public
Geographical Reach
Regional
Location
Institute, WV
Population
180,000
Website
https://www.wvstateu.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,328
Men / Women
45% / 55%
White
72%
Black
16%
International
5%
Mixed
4%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
1%
Native American
0%
From State
62%
From Region
18%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
18%
Education
17%
Health Sciences
8%
Life & Natural Sciences
4%
Arts
2%
Physical Sciences & Math
2%
Computer Science
1%
Engineering
1%
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 (87%)
Sunshine Hours
2,270 (10% 🌧️)
Days Without Precipitation
213 (12%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
72%
Yield (Unbound)
5%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R3
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
ACT Range
15
–
20
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 124 | 40% / 60% | 4% | $43,440 | 92% | ||
| Engineering | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 33% | $70,781 | 85 | — | |
| Computer Science | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $67,617 | 82 | — | |
| Chemistry | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $47,767 | 43 | — | |
| Mathematics | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $53,181 | 58 | — | |
| Biology | 11 — | 55% / 45% | 9% | $48,931 | 47 | — | |
| Communication Studies | 9 — | 78% / 22% | 0% | $35,928 | 12 | 89% | |
| English | 9 — | 11% / 89% | 0% | $39,497 | 20 | 100% | |
| General Studies | 37 — | 32% / 68% | 3% | $43,268 | 30 | 94% | |
| History | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $35,560 | 12 | 79% | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $40,563 | 23 | — | |
| International Studies | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $47,337 | 42 | — | |
| Political Science | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $48,123 | 45 | — | |
| Psychology | 11 — | 9% / 91% | 0% | $40,263 | 22 | 81% | |
| Sociology | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $40,458 | 22 | — | |
| Physical Education | 18 — | 44% / 56% | 11% | $45,690 | 37 | 92% | |
| Art | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | $22,309 | 2 | 100% | |
| Music Performance | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $29,343 | 5 | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Business and Economics | 51 | 45% / 55% | 10% | $41,532 | 94% | ||
| Business Administration | 50 — | 44% / 56% | 10% | $41,240 | 25 | 94% | |
| Economics | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $56,132 | 64 | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Professional Studies | 101 | 24% / 76% | 1% | $46,613 | 92% | ||
| Health Sciences | 5 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $46,926 | 41 | — | |
| Nursing | 17 — | 6% / 94% | 6% | $72,425 | 86 | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 34 — | 41% / 59% | 0% | $37,109 | 14 | 92% | |
| Social Work | 16 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $42,174 | 27 | 90% | |
| Elementary Education | 19 — | 11% / 89% | 0% | $45,022 | 35 | 91% | |
| Secondary Education | 10 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $45,022 | 35 | 91% |