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Glenville State College, also known as GSC, is located in Glenville, West Virginia. It is a public college that established in 1872 and became a four-year college in 1931. Because of its quality of teaching, the campus came to be known as ‘the Lighthouse on the Hill’.
Glenville State College offers associate’s degrees and bachelor’s degrees in forest technology, accounting, sport management, chemistry, resort area management and criminal justice.
The male and female athletics teams of Glenville State College are called the Pioneers and the Lady Pioneers respectively. The teams compete in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. They participate in sports which include basketball, softball, volleyball and track and field. The students are also active in clubs and organizations such as the Academic Society, the Educational Society, a Forest Technology club and the Science Club.
Glenville State can be found in Glenville, WV (a quiet rural area). The school is a public institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at Glenville State.
The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching and conservation and resource management.
Glenville State does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 340 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 350 to 480, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Glenville State works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 1,441 students were enrolled in the school.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Glenville State. The school student athletes compete in West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitions. Glenville State offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
Bargain hunters might want to look at the school, which charges less than many schools of its type.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Glenville State College provides: a tradition of high quality education through innovation in the design, delivery, and evaluation of programs and services, workforce development, and comprehensive student services; a community of active learners dedicated to lifelong learning, effective teaching, applied scholarship, creative activities, and service; leadership that promotes excellence in learning, teaching, cultural vitality, and economic development in a global community."
More complete details are provided below.
Glenville State College
200 High Street
Glenville, WV 26351-1292
General Phone: (304) 462-7361
http://www.glenville.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 63 | social studies, general studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, history, interdisciplinary studies |
| Education and Teaching | 60 | secondary teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, elementary school teaching, special ed |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 40 | natural resources policy, forest technology |
| Business and Management | 34 | business management, business |
| Science | 11 | biology, chemistry |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | surveying tech, environmental engineering tech |
| Music | 1 | music performance |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | corrections |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | sports and fitness management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 0 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Glenville State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 188 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 30 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Glenville State had a total enrollment of 1,441 students (1,196 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 58% |
| Women | 42% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 79% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Glenville State offers campus housing for 596 of its 1,196 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Glenville, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,043 | 629 | 60% | 310 | 49% |
| Men | 620 | 348 | 56% | 179 | 51% |
| Women | 423 | 281 | 66% | 131 | 47% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 340 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 350 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 25% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 80% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,486 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,738 |
| Room and board | $ 6,150 |
| Room charge | $ 3,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,150 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,392 |
Financial Aid:
Glenville State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 381300)
Glenville State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $65,616 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $54,004 | 4 | $59,070 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $45,611 | 8 | $46,266 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $36,191 | 8 | $36,663 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $50,718 | 22 | $46,443 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 97 | 37 | 134 |
| Football | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| Track | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 5 | 10 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Surveying Technology/Surveying
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Glenville State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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