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Colleges / West Virginia State University

West Virginia State University

Institute, WV 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate97%
Acceptance Rate97%

About West Virginia State

West Virginia State University is a public, state institution in the town of Institute, West Virginia. West Virginia State was founded in 1891. The college currently enrolls around 2,102 students a year, including 1,965 undergraduate students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for West Virginia State University

It is not difficult to get into West Virginia State. West Virginia State admitted 12% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 2,958 applications received in 2022, 343 students were offered admission.

West Virginia State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 12%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate Info Not Available
Average GPA 3.2
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 22%

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West Virginia State Campus Tours

West Virginia State University is locatedin Institute, West Virginia,.

If you would like to see West Virginia State for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 64 to Institute, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Yeager.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what West Virginia State University and Institute are like without leaving home.

College Info

PO Box 1000 Institute, WV 25112-1000

Campus Setting: Small Town

West Virginia State Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Not available

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to West Virginia State is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

West Virginia State ACT Scores

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ACT Range

17 - 22

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

22 and Above

Good

17 to 22

Avg

17 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to West Virginia State is 19. Students with an ACT score of 22 and above have a good chance of getting into West Virginia State. Students with an ACT score that falls between 17 and 22 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 17 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

West Virginia State SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

900 - 1100

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Math SAT Range

450 - 530

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Reading SAT Range

460 - 570

West Virginia State Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$22,600

In State

$32,054

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,712
$17,166
Fees
$700
$700
Housing
$12,486
$12,486
Books
$1,702
$1,702

Student Life

Wondering what life at West Virginia State is like? There are approximately 2,102 students enrolled at West Virginia State, including 1,965 undergraduate students and 137 graduate students. 67% percent of students attend school full-time, 83% percent are from WV and 17% percent of students are from other states.

67%

Full Time

33%

Part Time

83%

In State

17%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,102

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

97%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,412

Out-of-State

$17,866

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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