Overview
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.
Acceptance Rate:
69%
Average Net Price:
$15,071
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
18
Average SAT Composite
913
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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. | $4,789 |
| 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. | $5,677 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $5,863 |
| Books and Supplies | $405 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
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
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
57%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3612
67%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,386
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$3,573,662
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
Students receiving federal loans
54%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,089
Average Other Loans Per Year
$6,662
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
1316
Students Applied
36%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
88
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$25
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
73%
Submitting ACT
12%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 18
Average SAT Composite: 913
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,630
Total Number of Undergrads
1,608
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: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
23
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
33
Countries Represented
14
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
48%
Student Organizations
46
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
28%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
51%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Pioneers
School Colors
royal blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mountain East Conference
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
4
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,400
Top 5 Employers
Charleston Area Medical Center
Glenville State College
Smith Land Surveying
West Virginia Public School Systems
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
Loan Default Rate
17%
National: 8%
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
REVIEWS
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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
I absolutely love the professors at this college. They are all friendly and helpful. The professors are very approachable and will help you with anything. They are willing to take time out of their own lives to make sure you succeed.
Mandy from West Union, WV
I absolutely love all of my classes. The professors are very interested in what you do and are excellent in trying to help those who need help. The classes challenge me in a way that high school never did without stressing me out.
Megan from Chloe, 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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