Applying to WVSU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
96.37%	955

West Virginia State University's acceptance rate is 96.37% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 4,465 students applied and 4,303 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into WVSU.

WVSU's acceptance rate places 8th out of 16 West Virginia colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 955 and the ACT score is 20 at WVSU. WVSU's SAT score ranks 6th out of 12 West Virginia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to WVSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of West Virginia State University is 96.37% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 7.48%. 1,777 men and 2,619 women applied to WVSU and 1,707 men and 2,530 women students were accepted.

Among them, 159 men and 163 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at WVSU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at WVSU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	4,465	1,777	2,619	0	69
Admitted	4,303	1,707	2,530	0	66
Enrolled	322	159	163	0	0
Acceptance Rate	96.37%	96.06%	96.60%	-	95.65%
Yield	7.48%	9.31%	6.44%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

West Virginia State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 76 students (24% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 26 students (8%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at WVSU.

The median SAT score is 955 with 495 SAT EBRW and 460 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 550 and the 25^th percentile is 430. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 523 and 25^th percentile is 400 .

The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75^th percentile score of 22 and 25^th percentile score of 16 at WVSU. The median ACT math score is 17 and the ACT English score is 19.

The SAT and ACT scores at West Virginia State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,076, ACT: 21 - public master's college and university with smaller programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at WVSU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	830	955	1073
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	430	495	550
SAT Math	400	460	523
ACT Composite	16	20	22
ACT Math	15	17	19
ACT English	14	19	22

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

West Virginia State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 322 first-year students enrolled in WVSU. The proportion of full-time students is 97.52% and part-time students is 2.48%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 49.38% and women students is 50.62%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at WVSU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at WVSU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	322	159	163
Full-time	314	155	159
Part-time	8	4	4

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at WVSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply West Virginia State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

WVSU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $20 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of West Virginia State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to WVSU.

Admission Information for Applying to WVSU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$20
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	www.wvstateu.edu/Admissions.aspx
Online Application	wvstateu.edu/Admissions/APPLY-NOW.aspx
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Master

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