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Glenville State University

Glenville, WV·Public·1,177 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and in-state West Virginia residents. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 1,177 students.

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1,177
Students
$16,358
Net Price
35%
Grad Rate
$38,400
Earnings
10 yr
$11,123
Debt

About This School

Glenville State University is a public institution located in Glenville, West Virginia with approximately 1,177 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,358 per year. The graduation rate is 35%, and the typical graduate earns $38,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

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

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $16,358/year average net price and just $11,123 in median debt at graduation, the financial burden is genuinely low — a real plus for cost-conscious students. However, the 35% graduation rate and 63% freshman retention rate signal that most students who start here don't finish, which deserves serious attention before enrolling. Worth considering only if you have a clear plan, strong support systems, and realistic expectations about outcomes, as median earnings of $38,400 a decade out leave little room for error financially.

Founded
1872
Setting
Remote rural

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing18%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Education6%
English2%
Physical Sciences1%
Biological Sciences1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Channing Tatum

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$9,412
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,140
Avg Net Price
$16,358
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants42%
Median debt at graduation$11,123

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
35%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
63%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$11,123
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$11,123
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.5x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White77%
Black13%
Hispanic/Latino2%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,177 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Glenville State University

200 High Street

Glenville, WV 26351-1292

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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