West Virginia State University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #4656 United States of America #976

Campus of West Virginia State University

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Institution Info

Founded: 1891
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 3,638 students
Faculty: 342
Website: https://wvstateu.edu/

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West Virginia State University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1891. It is an established higher education institution. The university has approximately 3,638 students.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #4656 · Ranked	48.79

Research Output via OpenAlex

h-index

50,405

Citations

1,512

Publications

887

i10-index

1.96

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Virginia State University's global ranking?

West Virginia State University is ranked #4,656 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #976 position.

When was West Virginia State University founded?

West Virginia State University was founded in 1891, making it 135 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend West Virginia State University?

West Virginia State University has a student body of approximately 3,638 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 10:1.

What is West Virginia State University's research output?

West Virginia State University has produced 1,512 research publications with 50,405 total citations and an h-index of 84, according to OpenAlex data.