West Virginia State University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Institute, WV · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 96% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 410–550 reading and writing, 350–490 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 15–20 composite
  • Average net price: $10,878 a year (2022–23)
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West Virginia State University GPA requirements

West Virginia State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and West Virginia State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

West Virginia State University acceptance rate

West Virginia State University admitted 5,914 of 6,163 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 96%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

West Virginia State University is a public 4-year university in Institute, West Virginia, with 3,110 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered West Virginia State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing410510550
SAT Math350420490
ACT Composite151820
ACT English111723
ACT Math161822
2% submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores, as West Virginia State University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 955 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What West Virginia State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with West Virginia State University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

West Virginia State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $10,878 a year at West Virginia State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into West Virginia State University with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. West Virginia State University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How much does GPA matter at West Virginia State University?

A lot: West Virginia State University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA does West Virginia State University look for?

West Virginia State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to West Virginia State University?

Check West Virginia State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. West Virginia State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 2% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.

What percent of applicants does West Virginia State University accept?

West Virginia State University's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,914 of 6,163 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

How hard is it to get into West Virginia State University?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. West Virginia State University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What are West Virginia State University's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of West Virginia State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 410–550 in reading and writing and 350–490 in math; ACT composite 15–20, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does West Virginia State University accept AP credit?

Yes. West Virginia State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does it matter at West Virginia State University if a parent went there?

Yes. West Virginia State University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How much does West Virginia State University cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $10,878 a year at West Virginia State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check West Virginia State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: West Virginia State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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