Institute, WV
West Virginia State University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 96 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 96%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,242 | 2,138 | 279 | 95% |
| 2020 | 3,235 | 2,863 | 282 | 89% |
| 2021 | 2,959 | 2,857 | 305 | 97% |
| 2022 | 2,775 | 2,669 | 331 | 96% |
| 2023 | 4,465 | 4,303 | 322 | 96% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,530 of 2,619 women and 1,707 of 1,777 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| 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 |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
West Virginia State University has an acceptance rate of 96% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 4,303 of 4,465 applicants.
Less Selective. West Virginia State University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 96 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
4,465 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 322 enrolled.
No. West Virginia State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 96%.