Avg Earnings (5yr)
$32,849
Acceptance Rate
96%
Graduation Rate
35%
Annual Tuition
$9,049
At a Glance
Total Students
1,328
Retention Rate
63%
Faculty Ratio
12
Financial Aid
16%
Median Debt
$23,338
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
West Virginia State University is a public institution with a very high acceptance rate of 96.4%. The university has a relatively small student body, with 1,328 students enrolled. The in-state tuition is $9,049. The median debt for students is $23,338, and 15.7% of students receive financial aid.
Graduation rates are 34.5%, and the retention rate is 63.2%. One year after graduation, students earn a median of $36,965. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $32,849, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $40,492.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$37k
1 YEAR
$33k
5 YEARS
$40k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, West Virginia State University alumni earn a median of $36,965. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $32,849. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $40,492. The median debt for graduates is $23,338.
West Virginia State University has a 96.4% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 34.5%, and the retention rate is 63.2%. The in-state tuition is $9,049, and 15.7% of students receive financial aid.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Business Administration, Management and Operations
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Social Work
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Psychology, General
Educational Administration and Supervision
Communication and Media Studies
Biology, General
History
Public Administration
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Campus Location
Institute, West Virginia
Institute, WV 25112-1000
West Virginia State University is located in Institute, West Virginia. The campus is in a suburban setting.