West Virginia State University

West Virginia State is on a 98-acre campus in the small town setting of Institute, West Virginia.

West Virginia State Student Activities

Interested in Greek life? West Virginia State has fraternities and sororities.

West Virginia State has the Student Social Work Organization 20. In fact, more students participate in the Student Social Work Organization 20 than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at West Virginia State include WVSU College Chapter - NAACP 17, CHOICES Peer Educators 13, WVSU International Student Services 13 and C.E. Jones Historical Society 12.

West Virginia State students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, State Stride and Cares Day.

West Virginia State Housing

This table offers information on housing at West Virginia State.

West Virginia State offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. There are 381 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,965 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 340 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 20% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

West Virginia State does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

West Virginia State Athletics

At West Virginia State there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at West Virginia State:

Is West Virginia State Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

West Virginia State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The West Virginia State campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

West Virginia State offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to West Virginia State

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit West Virginia State, take Interstate 64 to Institute, WV. If you need to fly, book your flight to Yeager airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in West Virginia you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore West Virginia State's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About West Virginia State

To learn more about West Virginia State, choose from the options below:

Overview

Admissions

Academics

Tuition & Aid

See what others say about West Virginia State in the College Confidential forums.