
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 (M+R)
810–1073
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
16 – 22
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
810
Median
930
75th
1073
SAT Math
25th
400
Median
420
75th
523
ACT Composite
25th
16
Median
18
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