West Virginia State University
HBCUInstitute, West Virginia
Public·Four or more years·Master's degree·GPA 3.24
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West Virginia State University (WVSU) is a public historically black, land-grant university in Institute, West Virginia, United States. Founded in 1891 as the West Virginia Colored Institute. It is one of the original 19 land-grant colleges and universities established by the second Morrill Act of 1890, which evolved as a diverse and inclusive campus. Following desegregation, WVSU's student population slowly became…
- Rankings
#546 (Washington Monthly)▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #546 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1342 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$9,049▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $25,617
Room & Board: $12,936
Books & Supplies: $1,309
Receive Aid: 88%
Avg Grant Aid: $8,657
Pell Grant Recipients:
Rte 25, Institute, West Virginia, 25112-1000
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