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96.2%Acceptance
$9,049Tuition
1,328Students
34%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$40,492Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24HBCU

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
96.2%
Average SAT
953
SAT Range (25th–75th)
840–1,065
ACT Composite (avg)
20
Total Enrollment
1,328

Admissions Overview

West Virginia State University is an open admission school with a 96.18% acceptance rate, meaning nearly every student who applies gets in. You'll need an SAT score somewhere between 840 and 1065 (average is 953) or an ACT around 20, but these scores won't make or break your application. As a historically black university founded in 1891, WVSU welcomes students who want a supportive, close-knit environment with small classes (12:1 student-faculty ratio). The school looks for students ready to work hard and commit to finishing their degree, especially given the 63.24% retention rate. If you want personal attention and a chance to succeed regardless of your high school grades, WVSU could be your opportunity.