West Virginia State
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History

West Virginia State University was founded in 1891 as a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).

Army ROTC

The Yellow Jacket Battalion has commissioned more than 900 officers into the U.S. Army & produced a Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient, 15 Generals, & 100+ Lieutenant Colonels!

A simple illustration of three students facing a presenter in a classroom-style setting.

Class Size

West Virginia State University students enjoy a 14:1 student-faculty ratio.

Football on the quad
Spring on campus
Stinger with the West Virginia flag
Students performing a stage production
Fall on campus
Campus in early fall
Pumpkin decorating
Campus in winter
Studying in the Library
WVSU campus
Student sculpting
Student sculpting with clay
WVSU students
WVSU band
Office of International Affairs
Stinger with students
Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Student at Homecoming activities
WVSU mascot and students
Homecoming
WVSU students perform at Homecoming
Students perform at Homecoming
Students listen to a lecture
WVSU football players
WVSU fans
WVSU Volleyball players
WVSU basketball
WVSU football
WVSU soccer
Basketball stadium
Basketball stadium
Statue of Earl Lloyd
Students on the Quad
WVSU Clock Tower
Residence Hall
Residence Hall

A group of students play football on the quad. One student leaps in the air to catch the ball.

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In the library, a student smiles while reading a book in a WVSU shirt. Three students study in the background.

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Office of International Affairs photo frame at Homecoming

WVSU Mascot rides with two men on a firetruck.

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