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West Virginia State University

#1051 in US ranking Institute, WV
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$21,391
Tuition & fees
$8,930
Avg. aid
$10,186
Receiving aid
91%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
96%
SAT range
760–1040
ACT range
15–20

Outcomes

Graduation rate
39%
Median salary
$41,113
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at West Virginia State University?

Homecoming is a recurring West Virginia State University tradition that brings students and alumni together around campus activities and Yellow Jackets athletics. It is one of the clearest examples of how the university's alumni community remains involved in campus life.

Other reported events include State Stride and Cares Day. Their formats and dates should be taken from the current university calendar rather than assumed to be identical each year. Students interested in participating can use that calendar to distinguish open campus celebrations from events requiring registration, volunteering, or a ticket.

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

West Virginia State University offers university-operated undergraduate housing, but the availability of residence space does not mean that placement is guaranteed. Students who want to live on campus should review the current housing application, eligibility rules, assignment schedule, and payment terms before making enrollment plans.

The university also offers campus dining. Students should compare the meal plans available for their housing arrangement with their class and work schedules, and check where and when meals can be used. Dietary-accommodation requests and housing accommodations may require separate processes and lead time.

Living off campus is a different financial and logistical choice: rent, utilities, transportation, and meals must be budgeted individually. First-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus, subject to current parking rules. Residence housing is reported to have high-speed internet access, but students who depend on particular equipment or connection requirements should confirm the specifications with housing staff.

West Virginia State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

45

West Virginia State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Campus size
98 acres

West Virginia State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 3

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

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

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

West Virginia State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Drain-Jordan 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

West Virginia State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

West Virginia 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.

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