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West Virginia State University is located in Dunbar, West Virginia (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by West Virginia State University is the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
West Virginia State University does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 50% of applicants in 2005.
West Virginia State University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 3,491 enrolled students in 2005.
A lot of students at West Virginia State University attend part-time. The school offers students meal plans. West Virginia State University values student athletics, and belongs to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
West Virginia State University
Rte 25
Institute, WV 25112-1000
General Phone: (304) 766-3000
Admissions Phone: (304) 766-3221
Financial Aid Phone: (304) 766-3131
http://www.wvstateu.edu
West Virginia State University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 136 | general studies, English, history, sociology, political science, economics |
| Education And Teaching | 74 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Business And Management | 66 | business management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 45 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 36 | communication studies, mass communication |
| Family And Social Work | 23 | social work |
| Science | 21 | biology, chemistry, biotechnology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Medicine | 6 | health professions |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | parks and recreation management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for West Virginia State University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 438 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 2 |
West Virginia State University is a historically black college.
In 2005, West Virginia State University had a total enrollment of 3,491 students (2,867 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 86% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
West Virginia State University offers campus housing for 552 of its 2,867 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dunbar, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 862 | 428 | 50% | 398 | 93% |
| Men | 416 | 213 | 51% | 190 | 89% |
| Women | 446 | 215 | 48% | 208 | 97% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 87% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 766-3221
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,528 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,104 |
| Room and board | $ 4,850 |
| Room charge | $ 2,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 948 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,951 |
Financial Aid:
West Virginia State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 382600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (304) 766-3131
West Virginia State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 27 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $67,388 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $64,459 | 5 | $67,805 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $57,759 | 8 | $74,990 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $48,848 | 15 | $47,953 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $43,087 | 13 | $39,330 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $36,625 | 8 | $32,859 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 62 | $47,461 | 44 | $47,577 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 58 | 49 | 107 |
| Football | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Track | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 24 | 24 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets West Virginia State University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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