Under 3% of the students at West Virginia State University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $25,090 | $30,778 |
| Tuition | $8,437 | $14,125 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $12,886 | $12,886 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,701 | $1,701 |
| Transportation & Other | $2,066 | $2,066 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 90% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 57% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 54% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 63% |
The Honors Program at West Virginia State University offers students enriched academic opportunities in all majors. Honors Programs are either more in-depth programs in a specific field of study or are programs that offer a broader scope of study as opposed to a regular program. Check out the program and its requirements and also if your program is offered for your major/are of interest.
West Virginia State University's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to West Virginia State University was 2.89.
In 2020, 47% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 420 | 450 |
| 75th Percentile | 530 | 560 |
In 2020, 48% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 17 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 22 | - |
| General Studies |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies |
| Social Work |
| Elementary Education and Teaching |