Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
As a component of a state agency, the policy of the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment and Effectiveness with respect to the release of data and information will be in compliance with the federal Freedom of Information Act, and the Freedom of Information Law of the State of West Virginia. Copies of these laws are available upon request. Requests for data or information from the office of a potentially sensitive nature must be requested in writing to the Office of Communications and Marketing. Upon the written approval of the IRAE will forward such information to that office for release to the person or persons making the request.
To help ensure the security of personal and institutional data, all persons providing temporary services to the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment and Effectiveness are required to read and sign an employment “Agreement to Maintain Confidentiality of Data and Information” form. This form requires that providers of temporary service agree to maintain strict confidentiality of data and information during and after termination of their period of employment. Alleged violations of the principal of this agreement while employed with the office, will be reviewed with the possibility of ensuing action.
Consumer Information: Student Right to Know
The federal Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) includes a variety of federal reporting and disclosure requirements. This page provides easy links to this required information.
Student Achievement, Outcomes and Diversity
Campus Security Report
The West Virginia State University Police Department (UPD) publishes a report that discloses relevant information about campus security policies and crime statistics that can be found on the UPD website.
Diversity of Enrollment (2024-2025)
Total fall enrollment: 3,458
Gender: Female 2,043 (59.1%), Male 1,415 (40.9%)
Race/Ethnicity (% of all students):
American Indian/Alaska Native:Â 0.2%
Asian:Â 1.3%
Black or African American:Â 7.4%
Hispanic/Latino:Â 2.2%
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander:Â 0.1%
White:Â 67.6%
Two or More Races:Â 3.3%
Race/Ethnicity Unknown:Â 16.0%
Nonresident Alien:Â 2.1%
Diversity of Pell Recipients (2024-2025)
Pell Grant recipients:Â 47%Â of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates
Retention & Graduation Rates (2024-2025)
Retention (FTFT bachelor’s cohort): 63% (Fall 2022 → Fall 2023)
6-year graduation rate (FTFT bachelor’s cohort entering Fall 2017): 30%
6-year graduation by aid status:
Pell recipients: 26.5%
Did not receive Pell or Stafford: 42.6%
Note: Numbers are derived from the most recent IPEDS data submission
Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator is a tool designed to help students estimate what it may cost to attend West Virginia State University annually. This broad estimate is based on the cost of attendance and the financial aid that was provided to full-time, first-time degree-seeking students in Fall. Actual net price can vary significantly based on student eligibility and does not represent an actual award. Submission of the FAFSA is the only way to obtain a true and accurate determination of eligibility. Visit the Net Price Calculator website.