WVSU Description

Located in the small, unincorporated community of Institute, West Virginia State offers a unique flavor. A lively state university with a range of offerings, West Virginia State is situated in an old-town, historic atmosphere.

Students can pursue undergraduate degrees at WV State in a variety of fields, including Art, Biology, Criminal Justice, Music, Math, Political Science, Social Work and ROTC.

West Virginia State also offers the unique Regents Bachelor of Arts program. The RBA is a non-traditional program that allows working adults to pursue their degree at times which are convenient to them.

West Virginia State also offers graduate degrees in Biotechnology, Media Studies and Law Enforcement.

Departments at the graduate and undergraduate levels offer online courses in addition to traditional classroom courses.

Student services at WV State are also wide-ranging. The academic assistance program offers a variety of services including drop-in and online tutoring in math and other subjects.

The career services department also offers numerous support services and opportunities including career fairs attended by numerous companies and organizations, career assessments, and workshops. On-campus housing and student meal plans are available.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships for eligible undergraduate students and fellowships for graduate students who qualify.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Yellow Jackets

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$4,524

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,764

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

4,009

WVSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,961
Freshman Class
372
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
4,009

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
73%
Graduate
27%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
91%
Part-Time
9%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
93%
Out-of-State
7%

Gender of Students

Women
49%
Men
51%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
16%
Caucasian
68%
Other
16%

Students State Origin

West Virginia
93%
Ohio
1%
Other
6%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%