MOUNTAIN STATE UNIVERSITY
- 609 S Kanawha St
- Beckley, WV 25801
- OPEID College Code: 00380700
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- General Phone: (304) 253-7351
- President: Charles H Polk
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Other
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 5,951
- College Alias: MSU
- College Mascot: Cougars
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Mountain State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- 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
- Website
- www.mountainstate.edu
- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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- Admission Links
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- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees
- 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
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 61%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 54% | 41% | 11% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,805 | $3,584 | $2,453 | $2,652 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.1% | 11.0% | 10.6% |
| Number in Default | 164 | 220 | 224 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,794 | 1,990 | 2,100 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $6,900 | $6,720 | $6,480 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,900 | $6,720 | $6,480 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,900 | $6,720 | $6,480 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,530 | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,116 | $6,116 | $5,854 |
| Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $500 | $1,500 | $500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $15,546 | $15,366 | $14,864 |
| In-State | $15,546 | $15,366 | $14,864 |
| Out of State | $15,546 | $15,366 | $14,864 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $13,930 | $13,750 | $13,510 |
| In-State | $13,930 | $13,750 | $13,510 |
| Out of State | $13,930 | $13,750 | $13,510 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $8,930 | $8,750 | $8,510 |
| In-State | $8,930 | $8,750 | $8,510 |
| Out of State | $8,930 | $8,750 | $8,510 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,951 Undergraduate: 5,243 Graduate: 708
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,998 Female: 3,953
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,709 Female: 3,534
- Graduate Gender Male: 289 Female: 419
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,410 Part-Time: 1,541
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,753 Part-Time: 1,490
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 657 Part-Time: 51
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 288 | 5% |
| American Indian | 34 | 0.6% |
| Black | 858 | 14% |
| Asian | 107 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 144 | 2% |
| White | 3,724 | 63% |
| Unknown | 796 | 13% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 573 | 10% |
| Ages 18-19 | 510 | 9% |
| Ages 20-21 | 408 | 7% |
| Ages 22-24 | 596 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 889 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 707 | 12% |
| Ages 35-39 | 616 | 10% |
| Ages 40-49 | 679 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 182 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 14 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 777 | 13% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 704 | 354 | 350 |
| Faculty Status | 423 | 84 | 339 |
| Graduate Assistants | 13 | - | 13 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 423 | 84 | 339 |
| Primarily Instruction | 423 | 84 | 339 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 60 | 58 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 129 | 128 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 92 | 84 | 8 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 88 | 81 | 7 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,167 (35) | $50,878 (12) | $45,231 (23) |
| Professor | $54,821 (6) | $54,854 (5) | $54,658 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $49,792 (4) | - (-) | $49,792 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,771 (19) | $47,695 (5) | $43,727 (14) |
| Instructor | $45,352 (6) | $48,897 (2) | $43,579 (4) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,947 (49) | $59,954 (13) | $54,500 (36) |
| Professor | $115,000 (4) | $65,000 (1) | $131,667 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $67,953 (4) | $64,688 (2) | $71,219 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,760 (20) | $61,350 (4) | $46,862 (16) |
| Instructor | $48,305 (21) | $56,605 (6) | $44,985 (15) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,356 (84) | $49,930 (25) | $44,841 (59) |
| Professor | $70,530 (10) | $54,575 (6) | $94,462 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $52,696 (8) | $52,928 (2) | $52,618 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,690 (39) | $48,807 (9) | $40,855 (30) |
| Instructor | $40,818 (27) | $46,960 (8) | $38,233 (19) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $412,255 | $271,009 | $141,246 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 66% | 34% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 75 | 43 | 32 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 69 | 38 | 31 |
| Basketball | 16 | 16 | - |
| All Track Combined | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Soccer | 36 | 20 | 16 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $14,044 | $14,766 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,166 | $2,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Basketball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| All Track Combined | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 34%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 4% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 6% |
| Female | 3% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 9% |
| American Indian | 14% |
| Black | 2% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 4% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
