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West Virginia State University
Institute,
WV
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate12%
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About West Virginia State
West Virginia State University is a public, state university in the town of Institute, West Virginia. West Virginia State was founded in 1891. The university enrolls around 2,102 students per year, including 1,965 undergrad students.
West Virginia State Acceptance Rate 2021
It is not difficult to get into West Virginia State. The acceptance rate at West Virginia State is 12%. Out of 2,958 applications received in 2021, 343 students were offered admission.
| West Virginia State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 12% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Average GPA | 3.2 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 22% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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West Virginia State University is located in Institute, West Virginia,.
If you would like to see West Virginia State for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 64 to Institute, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Yeager.
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College Info
West Virginia State Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to West Virginia State is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
West Virginia State SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
900 - 1100
Math SAT Range
450 - 530
Reading SAT Range
460 - 570
West Virginia State Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$23,420
In State$29,392
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$8,308
$14,280
Fees
$525
$525
Housing
$12,886
$12,886
Books
$1,701
$1,701
Student Life
Wondering what life at West Virginia State is like? There are approximately 2,102 students enrolled at West Virginia State, including 1,965 undergraduate students and 137 graduate students. 67% percent of students attend school full-time, 83% percent are from WV and 17% percent of students are from other states.
67%
Full Time33%
Part Time83%
In State17%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,102
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
12%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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