West Virginia State University
Location and Contact Information
Rte 25Institute, WV 25112-1000
USA
Main Tel: (304) 766-3000
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized suburb.
Overview
West Virginia State University, also known as State or West Virginia State, is a public college located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. It was established as the West Virginia Colored Institute in 1891. It gained university status in 2004. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. West Virginia State University is organized into the following academic divisions:
- College of Arts and Humanities
- College of Business Administration and Social Sciences
- College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
- College of Professional Studies
West Virginia State’s athletic teams are nicknamed the Yellow Jackets. They compete in the NCAA's Division II as a member of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. "The Yellow Jacket" is the campus newspaper.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Historically black college.
- Many students concentrating in media, liberal arts, and security and law enforcement.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, General.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,524 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,764 |
| Room | $ 2,850 |
| Board | $ 3,220 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,152 |
| Other | $ 3,350 |
Financial Aid
West Virginia State University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 96% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 81% | $5,067 |
| Institutional Grant | 17% | $4,802 |
| Federal Grant | 64% | $3,775 |
| Pell Grant | 63% | $3,581 |
| Other Federal Grant | 21% | $806 |
| State or Local Grant | 32% | $2,801 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 67% | $6,101 |
| Federal Loan | 67% | $6,003 |
| Other Loan | 1% | $6,733 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to West Virginia State University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morgan State University | Baltimore, MD | 7,005 |
| 2 | Central State University | Wilberforce, OH | 2,171 |
| 3 | Virginia State University | Petersburg, VA | 5,042 |
| 4 | Norfolk State University | Norfolk, VA | 6,325 |
| 5 | Grambling State University | Grambling, LA | 5,253 |
| 6 | North Carolina A & T State University | Greensboro, NC | 10,388 |
| 7 | Saint Augustines College | Raleigh, NC | 1,451 |
| 8 | Chowan University | Murfreesboro, NC | 952 |
| 9 | Mount Ida College | Newton, MA | 1,460 |
| 10 | Stillman College | Tuscaloosa, AL | 1,048 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 372 | 20 |
| Master | 5 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 59 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 38 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 24 |
Students
West Virginia State University is a historically black college.
Student enrollment was 3,003 in 2009-2010 (2,362 full-time equivalent).
About 51% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 49% of the class.
Undergrads are 99% of enrolled students and graduate students are 1%.
Students under 25 years old represent 63% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 92% are full-time and 8% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 100% Women 100% All 100%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 370-450 Math 310-430 Writing 310-438
Room and Board
West Virginia State University provides on-campus housing for 568 of its 2,362 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 23 meals weekly.
Athletics
School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 85 male students received the aid (men were 63% of those receiving aid) and 49 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 37% of students receiving such aid) .
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
West Virginia State University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICINE
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology