West Virginia State University

www.wvstateu.edu

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,712

0% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$9,657

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

12.9%

Default Rate

2019 Acceptance Rate

95.4%

2,242 Applicants

2019 Enrolled Students

4,120

39.6% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

29.2%

83 Graduates

About

West Virginia State University is a higher education institution located in Kanawha County, WV. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at West Virginia State University were General Business Administration & Management (53 degrees awarded), General Studies (46 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (46 degrees).

In 2019, 399 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Virginia State University. 51.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (277 degrees), 6.92 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia State University is $7,712, which is $−19,568 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($27,280).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia State University is $7,712, which is $−19,568 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($27,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,657.

In 2019, 43% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 32% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$7,712

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at West Virginia State University was $7,712. The cost of tuition at West Virginia State University is $−19,568 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($27,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Virginia State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,657

2019 Value

2.06%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 West Virginia State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,657. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of West Virginia State University grew by 2.06%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Virginia State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,694

Room and Board

$1,621

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Virginia State University was of $10,694 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,621. The cost of room and board increased by 4.55% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.99% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Virginia State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

43%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

32%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

43% of undergraduate students at West Virginia State University received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 2.27% with respect to 2018, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Virginia State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

12.9%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at West Virginia State University was 12.9%, which represents 96 out of the 744 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

West Virginia State University received 2,242 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 16.5% annual growth. Out of those 2,242 applicants, 2,138 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.4% acceptance rate.

There were 4,120 students enrolled at West Virginia State University in 2019, and 36% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

West Virginia State University has an overall enrollment yield of 13%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

2,138

Accepted Out of 2,242

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of West Virginia State University was 95.4% (2,138 admissions from 2,242 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 94.4%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants grew by 16.5%, while admissions grew by 17.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of West Virginia State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

36%

Submission Percentage

101

Scores Submitted

36% of enrolled first-time students at West Virginia State University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

West Virginia State University has a total enrollment of 4,120 students. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia State University is 1,633 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,487. This means that 39.6% of students enrolled at West Virginia State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Virginia State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.8% White, 7.55% Black or African American, 4.88% Two or More Races, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.12% Asian, 0.728% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.218% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at West Virginia State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.1%), followed by White Male (27.6%) and Black or African American Male (8.08%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.9%), followed by White Male (8.33%) and Black or African American Male (4.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Virginia State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,120 students. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia State University is 1,633 and the part-time enrollment is 2,487. This means that 39.6% of students enrolled at West Virginia State University are enrolled full-time compared with 81.1% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Virginia State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2019 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at West Virginia State University was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), West Virginia State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Virginia State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
3,124
Black or African American
311
Two or More Races
201

The enrolled student population at West Virginia State University is 75.8% White, 7.55% Black or African American, 4.88% Two or More Races, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.12% Asian, 0.728% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.218% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 14% Black or African American, and 13.1% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 277 students (6.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 15 more women than men received degrees from West Virginia State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Virginia State University is white (277 degrees awarded). There were 6.92 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at West Virginia State University is General Business Administration & Management (53 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (46 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (46 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at West Virginia State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (53 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (36 degrees), and History (7 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,517,594 people), Secondary school teachers (531,090 people), Education administrators (283,739 people), Special education teachers (213,214 people), and Social workers, all other (207,347 people).

The most specialized majors at West Virginia State University are Protective Services (53 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (36 degrees), History (7 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), and Education (60 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia State University are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Public relations specialists

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,880,606 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (419,226 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (325,406 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (222,965 people), and Individual & family services (169,909 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Virginia State University.

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
53 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
46 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
46 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at West Virginia State University was General Business Administration & Management with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at West Virginia State University according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

192

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

207

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 192 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia State University, which is 0.928 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (207).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at West Virginia State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 33 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.65 times more than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 27 degrees were awarded to women at West Virginia State University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 27 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 10% of students graduating from West Virginia State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at West Virginia State University is Female and White (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 42.2% of graduates (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
277 degrees awarded
Black or African American
40 degrees awarded
Unknown
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Virginia State University is white (277 degrees awarded). There were 6.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

8.52% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
150 degrees awarded
White Male
127 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at West Virginia State University is white female (150 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (127 degrees).

Operations

West Virginia State University has an endowment valued at nearly $14.3M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $65.4k (0.456%), compared to the 3.99% average return ($1.62M on $40.7M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2019, West Virginia State University had a total salary expenditure of $48.6M. West Virginia State University employs 38 Assistant professors, 33 Associate professors, and 27 Professors. Most academics at West Virginia State University are Male Assistant professors (26), Male Associate professors(20), and Male Professors (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 52 employees, Management, with 45 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$14.3M

2019 Endowment

103%

growth from 2018

West Virginia State University has an endowment valued at about $14.3M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of West Virginia State University grew 103% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $26.4M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at West Virginia State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$9.95M - Federal
$3.14M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, West Virginia State University received $9.95M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.14M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$19.2M

2019 Salaries

1.42%

decline from 2018

In 2019, West Virginia State University paid a median of $19.2M in salaries, which represents 39.5% of their overall expenditure ($48.6M) and a 1.42% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.16% decline from 2017 and a 3.46% decline from 2016.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.5M (41% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.43M

Instructional Salaries

118

Number of Employees

In 2019, West Virginia State University paid a total of $6.43M to 118 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.89M (31.6%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

52 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Virginia State University were Assistant professor with 38 employees; Associate professor with 33 employees; and Associate professor with 27 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia State University were Office and Administrative Support with 52 employees; Management with 45 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Virginia State University was Male Assistant professor with 26 employees, Male Associate professor with 20 employees, and Male Professor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at West Virginia State University.

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