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West Virginia State University

Institute, West Virginia · Public · 1,321 undergrads · HBCU

West Virginia State University admits 96% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into West Virginia State University?

96% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 760–1040 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

6,163 applied, 5,914 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does West Virginia State University cost?

$13,624 a year in-state

Out of state: about $19,044 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $21,391.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$13,581
$30,000–$48,000$10,767
$48,000–$75,000$14,317
$75,000–$110,000Not reported
over $110,000$18,280

Out-of-state tuition is $14,990 a year, against $9,570 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $5,420 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does West Virginia State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked West Virginia State University's fall 2027 rule yet. West Virginia State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. West Virginia State University's site

What it's like

1,321
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Suburb
Campus setting in Institute, WV.
57%
of first-years come back for year two.
25%
finish in four years. 34% within six.
$43.7k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$20.6k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists West Virginia State University is on

Colleges for a 900 SAT

Questions people ask

What is West Virginia State University's acceptance rate?
96% for fall 2024: 5,914 of 6,163 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for West Virginia State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 760 to 1040 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does West Virginia State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $14,317 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $21,391.
How much does West Virginia State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at West Virginia State University is $14,990 a year, against $9,570 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $13,624 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $5,420 tuition gap gives about $19,044 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is West Virginia State University's graduation rate?
34% of students finish within six years and 25% within four (IPEDS).