West Virginia State University
- Public
West Virginia State University: international tuition 14,990 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 25,192 USD, acceptance rate 96%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61.
WVSU offers the GPA-based Yellow Jacket Scholarship with a separate award table for international students ($2,000–$6,000/year, renewable). The pages are silent on need-based aid, need-blind admission and CSS Profile, and it is unclear how the FAFSA condition applies to internationals.
Getting in. The school admits 96% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 410–550, Math 350–490, ACT 15–20. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL iBT 61+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 25,192 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through Application for Admission (online). How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at West Virginia State University?
International tuition is 14,990 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 25,192 USD.
Does West Virginia State University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. WVSU offers the GPA-based Yellow Jacket Scholarship with a separate award table for international students ($2,000–$6,000/year, renewable). The pages are silent on need-based aid, need-blind admission and CSS Profile, and it is unclear how the FAFSA condition applies to internationals.
What English scores does West Virginia State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61.
What is the acceptance rate at West Virginia State University?
The acceptance rate is 96%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe international page says the scholarship amount is determined once academic credentials arrive, but not whether it is automatic or needs a separate application. The FAFSA condition for Yellow Jacket is also unclear for internationals.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether admission decisions ignore an international student's ability to pay. The Financial Affidavit of Support is a visa-related requirement, not a stated need-blind policy.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo page mentions a CSS Profile or a separate international aid form. The Financial Affidavit of Support is proof of funds for the visa, and is not described as an aid application.
Scholarships at this school
Yellow Jacket ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page2,000 – 6,000 USD/year≈ ₫52.2M – ₫156M
The award table has a dedicated 'Out of State and International' section, so internationals are considered; how the FAFSA condition (citizens and eligible noncitizens) applies to them is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority deadline: June 30 (FAFSA for US citizens/eligible noncitizens); all requirements due by Fall tuition due date
- West Virginia State University ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- EssaysiA Statement of Purpose describing your academic background and goals at WVSU is required.Required
- Proof of fundsiProof of funds for the first year (two semesters) is required via an affidavit of support and bank statements.Required
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Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data