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West Virginia State University

Institute, WV

Overview

  • Type
    4-year • Public
  • Campus Life
    Small • Suburban
  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $12K
  • SAT Range
    870–1060
  • Graduation Rate
    35%
  • Special Mission
    Special Mission
    HBCU

West Virginia State University is a small, 4-year, public liberal arts college. This coed college is located in a city in a suburban setting and is primarily a commuter campus. It offers certificate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. This college has an acceptance rate of 46% and a graduation rate of 35%.

From the Institution

West Virginia State University is a state-supported institution of higher education located in Institute, West Virginia.-a suburb of Charleston, the State Capital of West Virginia. Just off Interstate 64, Institute is eight miles from downtown Charleston and 40 miles from Huntington. Commuter buses serving Charleston and other suburban communities serve the campus at frequent intervals throughout the day. With a 100+ acre campus, 25 major buildings and 16 faculty/staff homes, the University is located in the beautiful Appalachian foothills. It is part of West Virginia's largest metropolitan area. For nearly 125 years, the University has been an active participant in the intellectual and cultural development of Charleston and the Kanawha Valley. While serving a large commuter population, the University also maintains several residence halls and active residential life. The student body is composed of approximately 2,800 individuals from the Kanawha Valley, across West Virginia, many other states, and a number of foreign countries.

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College Board Code
5903
Application Types Accepted
  • Common Application
  • Common Black College Application
  • Online through college's own website
Fee Waiver Info
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