Release of Data and Information

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.

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.

Campus Security Report
The West Virginia State University Public Safety department publishes a report that discloses relevant information about campus security policies and crime statistics that can be found on the Public Safety website.

Diversity of Enrollment
In the Fall of 2017, the overall enrollment at West Virginia State University in credit bearing courses was 3,879. Of these 58% were female and 42% were male. 3% were American Indian/Alaska Native, 3% were Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% were Black, 50% were Hispanic, 20% were White, 2% were Two or More Races, and 2% were Non-Resident Alien.

Diversity of Pell Recipients
Federal Pell Grant recipients comprised 59% of the full-time enrolled students in the Fall of 2016. Of these, 60% were female and 40% were male. 74% of the Pell recipients identified themselves as members of a racial or ethnic minority.

Retention & Graduation Rates
58.8% of the first-time, full-time undergraduate students who enrolled in the Fall of 2016 returned in the Fall of 2017. The 6-year graduation rate for full-time students entering in Fall 2011 was 26.3%.

WVSU Fact Book
The Office of Insitutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness is pleased to present the West Virginia State University Fact Book. This annually produced book is intended to be a useful source of information about West Virginia State University. The information provided on these pages reflects much of what IRPE reports on behalf of the University, throughout the year. Most of the information included in the Fact Book is compiled from data sources developed by the office to respond to the planning, budgeting, and governmental compliance requirements of the University. In regards to the offices that assist with the development of this book, RIEA is deeply grateful for the assistance they have provided. 

Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator is a tool designed to help students estimate what it may cost to attend West Virginia State Univresity 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 of 2017. 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.