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Glenville State University

#1615 in US ranking Glenville, WV
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$24,636
Tuition & fees
$9,578
Avg. aid
$8,329
Receiving aid
97%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
34%
Median salary
$37,548
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Glenville State University?

Homecoming is one of Glenville State University's recurring campus traditions. It brings alumni and current students together around university activities and athletics, although the schedule and particular events vary by year.

Convocation provides another kind of gathering, marking an academic occasion rather than an athletic one. Campus listings also identify GSC Week, a name reflecting the institution's Glenville State College history. Students should consult the current activities calendar for what each celebration includes in a given year; an event's name alone does not establish a fixed program or attendance level.

What are the student housing and dining options at Glenville State University?

Glenville State University offers college-operated, coeducational housing for undergraduates. About 51% of students were reported as living on campus, making residence life a substantial part of the student experience without implying that housing is required or guaranteed for every applicant.

Residence-hall internet access and electronically operated entrances are reported features. Students comparing housing options should review the current room types, eligibility rules, contract dates, and application process before paying or making travel plans. They should also check which meal plans apply to their housing choice and where those plans can be used.

For students considering an off-campus address, the key comparison is the full arrangement rather than rent alone: utilities, food, transportation, lease length, and access to classes can materially change the cost and convenience of living in or around Glenville.

Glenville State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

46

Glenville State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Undergraduates living on campus
51%
Campus size
331 acres

Glenville State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: Not available

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Glenville State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Robert F. Kidd Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Glenville State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Glenville State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.