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Overview
West Virginia State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Institute, WV, in a small town setting.
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, General |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management, General |
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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 And Teaching |
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| Secondary Education And Teaching |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering, General |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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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, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/globalization Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General |
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| Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General |
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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 Studies |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics, General |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art/art Studies, General |
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| Music Performance, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,958
Applied
343
Accepted
3,634
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,825
Females Applied
171
Females Accepted
9%
Male Admissions
1,133
Males Applied
172
Males Accepted
15%
Applying
3.24
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Other requirements: | Minimum ACT composite score of 18 (870 SAT) |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| 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 | 545 | |
| SAT Math | 476 | 400 | 520 | |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 17 | 22 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
8,308
In-state
14,280
Out-of-state
8,308
In-district
Fees
525
Full-time student fees
12,886
Room & board
Student Body
3,634
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
17%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.57% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 17.03% |
| White or Caucasian | 67.84% |
| Asian | 0.51% |
| Two or more races | 5.95% |
| Other | 2.86% |
Gender
Male (41.58%)
Female (58.42%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | Not Reported |
Student Activities
Drama/theatre group
Student-run television station
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 | |
| Soccer | No | No | No |
| 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 |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 2 | |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
Faculty
149
Total Faculty
Full-time - 99
Part-time - 50
Male - 88
Female - 61
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