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WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY (WVSU)

  • Rte 25
  • Institute, WV 25112
  • OPEID College Code: 00382600
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  • General Phone: (304) 766-3000
  • President: Hazo W Carter, Jr
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Midsized Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 4,003
  • College Alias: WVSU, West Virginia State
  • College Mascot: Yellow Jackets
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West Virginia 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
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
  • Historically Black College
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
West Virginia State University Campus Map
Other Campus Locations
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants7598921,651
Number Granted Admission (%)759 (100%)892 (100%)1,651 (100%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)190 (25%)182 (20%)372 (23%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam3911%
ACT ® Exam30382%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading370450
SAT ® Math310430
SAT ® Writing310438
 
ACT ® Composite1621
ACT ® English1521
ACT ® Math1519
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 Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving67%64%32%17%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,101$3,775$2,801$4,802
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)10.1%14.4%9.8%
Number in Default100182144
Number in Repayment9881,2621,469
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,524$4,058$3,778
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,524$4,058$3,778
Out of State Tuition and Fees$10,764$9,980$9,314
Books and Supplies$1,152$1,125$1,009
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$6,070$5,739$5,513
Other Expenses$3,350$3,270$3,141
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$15,096$14,192$13,441
In-State$15,096$14,192$13,441
Out of State$21,336$20,114$18,977
Off Campus
In-District$5,676$5,183$4,787
In-State$5,676$5,183$4,787
Out of State$11,916$11,105$10,323
Off Campus with Family
In-District$5,676$5,183$4,787
In-State$5,676$5,183$4,787
Out of State$11,916$11,105$10,323
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
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.
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-11-
Biotechnology Degree--5
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree2--
Business Administration Degree-61-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree-48-
Media Studies Degree---
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree---
 
Education
Elementary Education Degree-35-
Secondary Education Degree-22-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-11-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Degree-9-
 
History
History Degree-11-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree-80-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-1-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-5-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-20-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work Degree-13-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks and Recreation Management Degree-2-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree-31-
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree-4-
Political Science Degree-6-
Sociology Degree---
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art Studies Degree-2-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 4,003
    • Undergraduate: 3,954 Graduate: 49
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,603 Female: 2,400
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,579 Female: 2,375
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 24 Female: 25
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,062 Part-Time: 1,941
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,021 Part-Time: 1,933
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 41 Part-Time: 8
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien150.4%
American Indian180.4%
Black64216%
Asian260.6%
Hispanic280.7%
White2,72068%
Unknown55414%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 182226%
Ages 18-1975819%
Ages 20-2173618%
Ages 22-2479320%
Ages 25-2958515%
Ages 30-343368%
Ages 35-392406%
Ages 40-492276%
Ages 50-65992%
Age Over 6570.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees43635977
Faculty Status21213775
Tenured Faculty6464-
Graduate Assistants22-22
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service19612175
Primarily Instruction19612175
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2323-
Other Professionals84822
Technical and/or Paraprofessional133133-
Clerical And Secretarial3636-
Skilled Crafts33-
Service and/or Maintenance6363-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$52,340 (119)$53,058 (74)$51,158 (45)
Professor$62,291 (22)$63,986 (12)$60,257 (10)
Associate Professor$57,591 (34)$57,951 (21)$57,009 (13)
Assistant Professor$47,635 (50)$48,354 (34)$46,107 (16)
Instructor$38,600 (12)$40,412 (6)$36,788 (6)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$60,732 (2)$51,894 (1)$69,570 (1)
Associate Professor$69,570 (1)- (-)$69,570 (1)
Assistant Professor$51,894 (1)$51,894 (1)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$52,296 (121)$52,917 (75)$51,284 (46)
Professor$62,291 (22)$63,986 (12)$60,257 (10)
Associate Professor$57,572 (35)$57,951 (21)$57,003 (14)
Assistant Professor$47,533 (51)$48,185 (35)$46,107 (16)
Instructor$38,600 (12)$40,412 (6)$36,788 (6)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$910,363$534,542$375,821
Ratio (%)100%59%41%
 
Participants
All Athletes25118665
Unduplicated Athletes23718255
Baseball5555-
Basketball281414
Football9595-
Golf211011
Softball17-17
Tennis1468
Track and Field, Outdoor1064
Volleyball11-11
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$31,547$18,989
Assistant Coaches-$7,064$5,105
 
Coaches
All Coaches332211
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Football1313-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1212-
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, Outdoor211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students28%
 
By Gender
Male19%
Female35%
 
By Race
American Indian-
Black27%
Asian-
Hispanic33%
White28%
Unknown57%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less6%
5 Years18%
6 Years24%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related-3
Liquor Related1-
On Campus
Weapons Related11
Drug Related312
Liquor Related1-
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Non-Forcible Rape1-
Robbery-1
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary213
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Non-Forcible Rape1-
Robbery-1
Aggravated Assault12
Burglary814
Vehicle Theft23
Arson-2
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  • Reviewed on: August 10, 2011 Flag Review
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  • Some great teachers but it is an extremely unorganized school!
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Overall Rating: 2
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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