From a storied, historic past, to a dynamic present, West Virginia State University (WVSU) contiunes its legacy of preeminent distinction as a historically black college/ university (HBCU), 1890 land-grant research institution, that has evolved into a fully-accessible, diverse and inclusive masters degree granting institution. Consistent with its tradition, West Virginia State enrolls a wide range of students and assists them in achieving their academic, civic, and career potential through quality academic programs in an environment nationally heralded as a "l
iving laboratory of human relations". West Virginia State University is the largest institution of higher education in the Charleston metropolitan area and offers a wide range of academic and experiential opportunities.
Founded 1891: Originally founded as the West Virginia Colored Institute, West Virginia State University was designated by the United States Congress as one of the original 1890 land-grant schools under the Second Morrill Act.
Name Changes:
- 1915, West Virginia Collegiate Institute
- 1929, West Virginia State College
- 2004, West Virginia State University
University Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Total Enrollment Fall 2019: 4,337
Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1
Research Funding: $17M Annually
Programs Offered 2019-2020 Academic Year:
- 72 Academic Programs
- 23 Bacccalaureate Degree Programs
- 7 Master's Degree Programs
- 7 Fully Onine Programs
Tuition 2020-2021 Academic Year (per semester):
| Full-time Undergraduate |
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Full-time Graduate |
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| In-State |
$3,956 |
In-State |
$4,112 |
| Out-of-State |
$6,800 |
Out-of-State |
$9,515 |
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Financial Aid: 90% eligible for financial assistance
Student Profile in Fall 2018:
- 74.2%-Caucasian
- 8.1% African American
- 3.1% Asian, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or American Indian
- 4.9% Multiracial
- 8.4% undeclared race/ethnicity
- 1.3% nonresident alien
Land-Grant: An 1890 Land-Grant Institution
- One of only 19 land-grant universities designated by the Second Morrill Act in 1890
- One of only two land-grant institutions in West Virginia
- Land-Grant Extension services aid more than +20,000 West Virginians in 38 counties throughout West Virginia
Athletics
- National Affiliation: NCAA Division II
- Conference Affiliation: Mountain East Athletic Conference
- Men’s Sports: baseball, basketball, football, golf and tennis
- Women’s Sports: basketball, cross country, softball, tennis, volleyball and soccer
- Spirit Groups: Cheerleading, Dance Team
- Athletic Colors: Old Gold and Black
- Mascot: Yellow Jacket
Campus
- Located in Institute, W.Va., approximately 8 miles from Charleston
- Approximately 123-acre campus, 864,287 square-feet of floor space
- Centrally located within one of West Virginia’s largest population centers