West Virginia State University Acceptance Rate
Institute, West Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,465
- Admitted
- 4,303
- Yield
- 7.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, West Virginia State University's acceptance rate has risen from 41.4% in 2014–15 to 96.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,587 to 4,465 (+73%) over that period.
Its 96.4% rate makes West Virginia State University more selective than about 7% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 16 tracked West Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 19%.
West Virginia State University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 7.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,587 | 1,072 | 41.4% | 414 |
| 2015–16 | 1,439 | 1,354 | 94.1% | 365 |
| 2016–17 | 3,462 | 3,333 | 96.3% | 423 |
| 2017–18 | 3,182 | 3,105 | 97.6% | 394 |
| 2018–19 | 1,924 | 1,816 | 94.4% | 327 |
| 2019–20 | 2,242 | 2,138 | 95.4% | 279 |
| 2020–21 | 3,235 | 2,863 | 88.5% | 282 |
| 2021–22 | 2,959 | 2,857 | 96.6% | 305 |
| 2022–23 | 2,775 | 2,669 | 96.2% | 331 |
| 2023–24 | 4,465 | 4,303 | 96.4% | 322 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,619 | 2,530 | 96.6% |
| Men | 1,777 | 1,707 | 96.1% |
| Unknown | 69 | 66 | 95.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 430–550 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 400–523 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–22 | 8% |
How West Virginia State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is West Virginia State University's acceptance rate?
West Virginia State University's acceptance rate is 96.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,303 admitted of 4,465 applicants).
Is West Virginia State University test optional?
West Virginia State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to West Virginia State University?
West Virginia State University received 4,465 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,303.
What SAT score do you need for West Virginia State University?
Admitted students at West Virginia State University typically scored 430–550 on SAT Reading/Writing and 400–523 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is West Virginia State University getting harder to get into?
West Virginia State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 41.4% in 2014–15 to 96.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.wvstateu.edu/.