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Glenville State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 640
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 70%
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 38%

Located in Glenville, West Virginia, Glenville State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Glenville State University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Glenville State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Glenville State is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, West Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 68% at Glenville State suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2016 admitted students

69.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,886

Cost of attendance at Glenville State University in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average $7,714
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,514

Cost of attendance at Glenville State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average $16,279
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Glenville State University received on average $9,112 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,112
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 184 59% $4,731 $870,523
Other Federal Grant 185 59% $4,902 $906,784
State Grant/Scholarships 165 53% $3,629 $598,856
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 285 91% $4,373 $1,246,182
Total Grant & Scholarships 302 96% $9,112 $2,751,822

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Glenville State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Glenville State University students is 37.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.2%.

37.9%

  • African American 16.0% 8 students
  • white 43.2% 92 students
  • unknown 38.9% 7 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mountain East Conference
  • Baseball Mountain East Conference
  • Basketball Mountain East Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Mountain East Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Glenville State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Glenville State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)