by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 3,502 undergraduates in 2020, West Virginia State University is a small, public university located in Institute, West Virginia. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, West Virginia State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by West Virginia State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our West Virginia State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
The Higher Education Act of 1965 established historically black colleges and universities as institutions whose principal mission was the education of African-Americans. Today, the HBCU designation does not necessitate that West Virginia State University is exclusively or even predominantly African-American (it currently is not). Thanks to integration efforts, there are HBCUs with non-black majorities and non-HBCUs with black majorities. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit West Virginia State University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", West Virginia State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit West Virginia State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our West Virginia State University for Veterans Guide.
West Virginia State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
West Virginia State University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,502 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,498 (42.8%). Part-time attendance was 2,004 (57.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,498 | 2,004 | 3,502 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, West Virginia State University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank West Virginia State University #1031 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at West Virginia State University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the West Virginia State University Diversity Guide.
West Virginia State University has a total of 223 student athletes, 158 men and 65 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,223,421 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,223,421 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to West Virginia State University Athletics