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Mountain State University (MSU)
- 609 S Kanawha St
- Beckley, WV 25801
- OPEID College Code: 00380700
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- General Phone: (304) 253-7351
- President: Charles H Polk
- Website: www.mountainstate.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 4,847
- College Alias: MSU
- College Mascot: Cougars
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - MSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.mountainstate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: MSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 68%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 52% | 43% | 10% | 11% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,982 | $2,982 | $3,167 | $2,753 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.6% | 7.5% | 8.2% |
| Number in Default | 224 | 119 | 96 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,100 | 1,569 | 1,164 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,480 | $6,000 | $5,880 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,480 | $6,000 | $5,880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,530 | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,854 | $5,636 | $5,526 |
| Other Expenses | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,864 | $17,166 | $16,936 |
| Out of State | $17,864 | $17,166 | $16,936 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $8,010 | $7,530 | $7,410 |
| Out of State | $8,010 | $7,530 | $7,410 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,010 | $7,530 | $7,410 |
| Out of State | $8,010 | $7,530 | $7,410 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,847 Undergraduate: 4,169 Graduate: 678
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,772 Female: 3,075
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,499 Female: 2,670
- Graduate Gender Male: 273 Female: 405
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,674 Part-Time: 1,173
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,030 Part-Time: 1,139
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 644 Part-Time: 34
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 142 | 3% |
| American Indian | 29 | 0.6% |
| Black | 415 | 9% |
| Asian | 151 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 2% |
| White | 3,252 | 67% |
| Unknown | 772 | 16% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 194 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 382 | 8% |
| Ages 20-21 | 381 | 8% |
| Ages 22-24 | 514 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 823 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 628 | 13% |
| Ages 35-39 | 511 | 11% |
| Ages 40-49 | 601 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 160 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 646 | 13% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 579 | 300 | 279 |
| Faculty Status | 364 | 96 | 268 |
| Graduate Assistants | 9 | - | 9 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 364 | 96 | 268 |
| Primarily Instruction | 364 | 96 | 268 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 43 | 43 | - |
| Other Professionals | 99 | 96 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 73 | 65 | 8 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 70 | 62 | 8 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 3 | 3 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,010 (43) | $45,496 (21) | $40,637 (22) |
| Professor | $53,860 (5) | $54,186 (4) | $52,556 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $47,736 (6) | $47,595 (3) | $47,877 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,156 (19) | $45,917 (8) | $41,148 (11) |
| Instructor | $36,443 (13) | $38,093 (6) | $35,028 (7) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,910 (53) | $69,846 (13) | $55,356 (40) |
| Professor | $83,949 (4) | $88,599 (3) | $70,000 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $57,778 (10) | $62,133 (3) | $55,911 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,807 (13) | $62,400 (1) | $52,008 (12) |
| Instructor | $58,546 (26) | $65,566 (6) | $56,439 (20) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,876 (96) | $49,951 (34) | $43,641 (62) |
| Professor | $60,450 (9) | $62,031 (7) | $54,915 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $47,447 (16) | $49,216 (6) | $46,385 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,177 (32) | $46,488 (9) | $41,881 (23) |
| Instructor | $44,082 (39) | $45,870 (12) | $43,288 (27) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $403,464 | $224,068 | $179,396 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 77 | 37 | 40 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 74 | 37 | 37 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | - |
| Soccer | 37 | 22 | 15 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $11,250 | $15,135 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,800 | $1,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Basketball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 29%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 18% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 11% |
| Female | 23% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 12% |
| Black | 13% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 21% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 6% |
| 5 Years | 8% |
| 6 Years | 10% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 1 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
