by our College Data Analytics TeamGeneral Studies is a concentration offered under the liberal arts general studies major at West Virginia University. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in general studies, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WVU paid an average of $1,055 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $374 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $25,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,948 | $10,948 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,250 | $3,250 |
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Online degrees for the WVU general studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WVU Online Learning page.
About 47.2% of the students who received their BA in general studies in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 58.7%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 18.1% of the general studies bachelor’s degrees at WVU in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 35%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| White | 221 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 60 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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