Academics at West Virginia State University

The Academic Picture

Heres a high-level look at academic life at West Virginia State University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at West Virginia State University is about average at 12 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 65% of instructors full time, West Virginia State University is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

West Virginia State University offers 26 majors with reported completions across 19 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at West Virginia State University are shown below:

The most popular majors at West Virginia State University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at West Virginia State University:

• Need flexibility? Check whether West Virginia State University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 1,584 undergraduates study at least partly online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (57% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of West Virginia State University.

Continue Your Research into West Virginia State University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Majors & Degree Programs at West Virginia State University — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty & Class Sizes at West Virginia State University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation and Retention at West Virginia State University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Online Learning at West Virginia State University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at West Virginia State University — the schools accreditation and what it means