West Virginia State University
Institute, WV · Public · 1,321 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$44K
In-state tuition
$10K
Out-of-state tuition
$15K
Graduation rate
36%
Acceptance rate
96%
Median debt
$11K
Borrowing rate
19%
Earnings (all students)
$40K
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Institution profile
HBCU
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Suburb: Midsize |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 25112-1000 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$21K
Federal aid / UG
$1K
Est. net price
$20K
At a glance
| SAT average | 955 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 57% |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 427 |
| Undergraduate composition | 62% White · 20% Black · 3% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | www.wvstateu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $36K | $24K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $35K | $17K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $30K | $15K |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $30K | — |
| Social Work. | $29K | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | $28K | — |
| Psychology, General. | $26K | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $25K | $19K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $23K | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $20K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — WV
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | $11K | 66% | $15K | $63K |
| Marshall University | $9K | 53% | $14K | $49K |
| Fairmont State University | $9K | 55% | $12K | $49K |
| Shepherd University | $9K | 50% | $12K | $55K |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | $5K | 34% | $9K | $39K |
| BridgeValley Community & Technical College | $6K | — | $6K | $42K |
| Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | $5K | — | $6K | $42K |
| West Liberty University | $9K | 52% | $15K | $50K |
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