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West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
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West Virginia State University
Overview
West Virginia State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Institute, WV.
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 1000
Ferrell Hall, Room 106
Institute, WV 25112-1000
United States
Ferrell Hall, Room 106
Institute, WV 25112-1000
United States
Contact
Jameelah Means
Interim Director of Admissions
Email: jmeans9@wvstateu.edu
Phone: 304-204-4340
Fax: 304-766-5182
Interim Director of Admissions
Email: jmeans9@wvstateu.edu
Phone: 304-204-4340
Fax: 304-766-5182
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Elementary Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health Professions Related |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/global Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Music Performance |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,182
Applied
3,105
Accepted
3,571
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,003
Females Applied
1,972
Females Accepted
98%
Male Admissions
1,179
Males Applied
1,133
Males Accepted
96%
Applying
20
Application Fee
3.14
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 484 | 440 | 530 | |
| SAT Math | 476 | 440 | 530 | |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 17 | 22 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
8,050
In-state
17,166
Out-of-state
Fees
700
Full-time student fees
12,486
Room & board
7,852
Room only
Student Body
3,571
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
15%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.84% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14.35% |
| White or Caucasian | 69.07% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.28% |
| Asian | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.28% |
| Two or more races | 7.43% |
| Other | 3.63% |
Gender
Male (40.77%)
Female (59.23%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 21% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, State Stride and Cares Day
Homecoming, State Stride and Cares Day
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Social Work Organization 20, WVSU College Chapter - NAACP 17, CHOICES Peer Educators 13, WVSU International Student Services 13 and C.E. Jones Historical Society 12
Student Social Work Organization 20, WVSU College Chapter - NAACP 17, CHOICES Peer Educators 13, WVSU International Student Services 13 and C.E. Jones Historical Society 12
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | |
Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | No | No |
| Football | |
Division 2 | |
| Golf | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 2 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Softball | |
Division 2 | |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
Faculty
193
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 106
Part-time - 87
Male - 106
Female - 87