# West Virginia State University

Public college in Institute, WV. IPEDS ID 237899.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/west-virginia-state-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/west-virginia-state-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 96% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $11,139 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 39%; beats 39% of WV colleges and 23% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $40,492; beats 24% of WV colleges and 13% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,250

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,457 |
| 30-48k | $10,225 |
| 48-75k | $10,703 |
| 75-110k | $13,798 |
| 110k+ | $17,355 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.31 years on average (25% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $40,492 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,457 | $40,760 | 5.2 years |
| 30-48k | $10,225 | $44,070 | 5.7 years |
| 48-75k | $10,703 | $46,130 | 5.9 years |
| 75-110k | $13,798 | $59,469 | 7.6 years |
| 110k+ | $17,355 | $74,800 | 9.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $19,772 in-state; about $25,192 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $9,570 in-state, $14,990 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $12,936; books: $1,309

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 410–550; SAT math: 350–490; ACT: 15–20 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 4,465 applicants, 4,303 admitted, 322 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 96%, ACT 15–20 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 96%, ACT 16–22 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (25 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $43,709 | $50,169 | $27,045 |
| Criminal Justice | $39,056 | $50,063 | $25,860 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $41,319 | $47,026 | $31,125 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $46,622 | $24,501 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,197 | $43,924 | $26,932 |
| Psychology | $28,185 | $42,434 | $26,305 |
| Social Work | $30,060 | $41,571 | $37,371 |
| English | not reported | $40,303 | not reported |
| Communications | $26,351 | $37,866 | $30,788 |
| Studio Art | not reported | $22,764 | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | $26,140 |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nursing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $94,210 (Charleston, WV), $97,470 (WV), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage $57,460 (Charleston, WV), $56,960 (WV), $76,210 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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