
Institute, WV
Open Admissions
Graduation
West Virginia State University is a public four-year institution located in Institute, West Virginia. With an enrollment of approximately 1,328 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 96%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 35%. Graduates earn a median salary of $40,492 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $10,191 per year.
Acceptance Rate
96%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
35%
Enrollment
1,328
Total students
Median Earnings
$40,492
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,049
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,623
Per year
Average Net Price
$10,191
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
16 – 22
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
SAT Math
25th
400
75th
523
ACT Composite
25th
16
75th
22
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$40,764
10-Year Earnings
$404,920
ROI Multiple
9.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students