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West Virginia State University

About West Virginia State University

West Virginia State University is a Public 4 Year university located in Institute, West Virginia. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 1644. The acceptance rate at West Virginia State University is 94%. The average high school GPA admitted into West Virginia State University is 2.89. West Virginia State University go on to earn a starting salary of $25,800.

West Virginia State University student athletes compete as the Yellow Jacket in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference of the NCAA Division II (with football).

Popular majors

  • Business
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
  • Elementary Education
  • Psychology
  • Communications
  • High School Education
  • English
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Social Work and Youth Services

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