West Virginia State University
Institute, WV · Public · 1,321 undergrads (small, suburb) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,457 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $10,225 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $10,703 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $13,798 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,355 |
| All incomes (average) | $11,139 |
Sticker tuition: $9,570 in-state, $14,990 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Average SAT
- 955
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 20%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 39%
- Freshman retention
- 57%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $40,492
- Median debt at graduation
- $23,338
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business18%
Criminal Justice14%
Kinesiology & Sports Science8%
Education7%
Biology & Life Sciences7%
Health & Nursing6%
Psychology4%
Communications & Media4%
Computer Science3%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
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