Glenville State University
Glenville State College is a public, 4-year institution established in rural West Virginia. GSC, also known as the Lighthouse on the Hill, exclusively serves undergraduate students and maintains a student body of nearly 2,000 scholars. GSC’s academic catalog includes 22 bachelor degree programs, five associate degree programs, and three online degree programs in Education, Business, Land Resources, Music, and more. The 325-acre campus features the newly-built Waco Center which is home to a 3,000-seat sports arena, state-of-the-art classrooms and labs, and a new library space.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
73%
Submitting ACT
12%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 18
Average SAT Composite: 913
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,630
Total Number of Undergrads
1,608
Classroom Sizes
0
100
14%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
36%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,412 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $11,140 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
63%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
47%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,718
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,386
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,770
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
55%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,322
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,592
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
46
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
28%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Pioneers
School Colors
royal blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mountain East Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,400
What Students Are Saying
One big Family.
Resume Builders.
Great Opportunities.
Resume Builders.
Great Opportunities.
Ashley from Cowen, WV
Glenville is like home away from home.
You always have something to do in Glenville.
Glenville, a small college with a large curriculum.
You always have something to do in Glenville.
Glenville, a small college with a large curriculum.
Aaron from Keyser, WV
This is wonderful school for those looking for the home feeling. The instructors are kind and understanding and the community is great. Glenville State is just a wonderful and safe environment for learning and growing as a student.
Emily from Fairdale, WV
glenville has a wonderful learning environment. great classes and teachers. and wonderful students.
Miranda from Glenville, WV
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