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Glenville State University

Glenville State University

Glenville, WV · Rural · 1,096 students
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$14,006
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
35%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$39,315
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Known affectionately as the "Lighthouse on the Hill," Glenville State University is a public institution recognized for its strong programs in education, criminal justice, business, and natural resource management. The university distinguishes itself by offering the world’s first four-year degree in Bluegrass Music and utilizing a dedicated 525-acre College Forest for hands-on, field-based learning. Set in the scenic, rural landscape of central West Virginia, the campus culture is close-knit and community-focused, offering students a supportive environment enriched by NCAA Division II athletics, Appalachian heritage events, and ample outdoor recreation.

Wikipedia:Glenville State University (GSU) is a public college in Glenville, West Virginia, United States.

Location
Glenville, WV, 26351-1292 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
PIT · Pittsburgh
112 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$9,578$11,354
Housing & food (on campus)$13,386$13,386
Books & supplies$1,140$1,140
Cost of attendance$23,591$25,367 est.
Average net price$14,006Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$11,354
In-state: $9,578
Housing & food (on campus)$13,386
Books & supplies$1,140
Cost of attendance$25,367 est.
In-state: $23,591
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $14,006
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,884
$30–48k
$13,210
$48–75k
$14,878
$75–110k
$16,498
$110k+
$16,985
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
35%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
34%
Back for yr 2
55%
Transferred
21%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
42% graduated · 19% transferred · 38% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$34,917
10 yrs after entry$39,315
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$24.3k
90th percentile$34,501
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 57%Women 43%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
39%
First-gen
48%
Family income
$28,906
Independent
24%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
16%
Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Hispanic
5%
Black
10%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$34,917
After 10 yrs
$39,315
Business Administration, Management and Operations36
Security Science and Technology26
Education, General17
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness16
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities13
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy12
Behavioral Sciences11
Music10
Fine and Studio Arts7
English Language and Literature, General6
History and Political Science5
Chemistry3
Biology, General2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$20M
Full-time faculty
55%
Faculty salary
$6,619/mo
Teaching spend
$5,479
per student
Federal loans
43%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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