Glenville State University
Glenville, WV 26351-1292
About Glenville State University
Glenville State University is a public four-year university in Glenville, West Virginia, enrolling about 1,096 students. Glenville State University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $9,578 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $39,315 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Glenville State University charges 74% above the national public median tuition ($9,578).
- Versus the West Virginia median, sticker tuition is at.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 33.92%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,315.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Glenville State University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 602% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenville State University | $9,578 | $14,006 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| West Virginia (state median) | $9,574 | $9,114 | 36 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Glenville State University really?
Key findings
- Glenville State University charges 74% above the national public median tuition ($9,578).
- Versus the West Virginia median, sticker tuition is at.
Glenville State University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $9,578
Finding Glenville State University charges 74% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $9,578. That is 74% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the West Virginia median ($9,574), sticker tuition is at. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 20% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Glenville State University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Glenville State University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Glenville State University is $14,006.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $14,006 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $4,892 above the West Virginia median net price.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Glenville State University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Glenville State University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Glenville State University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$9,578
Out-of-state tuition
$11,354
Avg. net price
$14,006
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $10,884 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,210 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,878 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,498 |
| $110,001+ | $16,985 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $38,312. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Glenville State University is known for
Top program completions
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies191
- Business Administration and Management, General37
- General Studies30
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science24
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General22
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Glenville State University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Glenville State University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Glenville State University.
Campus
Location
Glenville, WV
City / state
- ZIP
- 26351-1292
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
1,096
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 2,012
- Graduate
- 80
- Full-time share
- 84%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$25,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 39.12%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Glenville State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Glenville State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Glenville State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,384 | $14,400 | $15,890 |
| 2014 | $6,696 | $15,120 | $14,667 |
| 2015 | $7,032 | $15,888 | $16,061 |
| 2016 | $7,344 | $16,560 | $13,355 |
| 2017 | $7,342 | $16,560 | $17,435 |
| 2018 | $6,919 | $15,580 | $17,503 |
| 2019 | $7,308 | $8,818 | $13,714 |
| 2020 | $7,886 | $9,514 | $16,043 |
| 2021 | $8,886 | $10,514 | $15,037 |
| 2022 | $9,064 | $10,724 | $17,250 |
| 2023 | $9,412 | $11,140 | $16,358 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Glenville State University reported total enrollment of about 1,096 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 57% male and 43% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (75.4%), Black or African American (10.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%). About 39.12% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Glenville State University in 2024 is 1,096 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,012 students. Graduate enrollment is about 80 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
55.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
34.09% 100% Completion Time
33.92% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.09% of students graduating from Glenville State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 46% male / 54% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 70% male / 30% female
- General Studies: 80% male / 20% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Glenville State University graduates earn a median of $39,315 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Glenville State University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $39,315. Median federal loan debt: $25,000. Average net price used in cost models: $14,006.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Glenville State University graduates report median earnings of $39,315 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Glenville State University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (24 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Glenville State University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Glenville State University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Glenville State University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$17.3M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- West Virginia median 1.5× the median ($11.7M)
- Southeast median 0.89× the median ($19.4M)
- U.S. median 0.66× the median ($26.4M)
- West Virginia median 1.4× the median ($9,559)
- Southeast median 1.5× the median ($9,308)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 54.9%
- West Virginia median 3.8 pp below median (58.7%)
- Southeast median 4.5 pp below median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 3.0 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,619
- West Virginia median near the median ($6,342)
- Southeast median near the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 0.87× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,479
- West Virginia median 0.75× the median ($7,346)
- Southeast median 0.83× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.75× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Glenville State University at a glance
Glenville State University
Glenville State University is a public institution in Glenville, WV, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralGeneral Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian75.4%Black or African American10.3%Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Schools near Glenville State University
Other campuses in Glenville, WV when available, plus nearby institutions in West Virginia.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within West Virginia, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Glenville State University located?
Glenville State University is located in Glenville, WV.
What is Glenville State University's tuition?
Glenville State University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $9,578 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $14,006 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Glenville State University cost?
Reported tuition is $9,578 and average net price is $14,006 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,386 annually.
What explains Glenville State University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($14,006), completion (33.9% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($39,315). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Glenville State University?
Glenville State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,012 students, White (75.4%), Black or African American (10.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Glenville State University?
About 48.5% of students at Glenville State University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Glenville State University earn?
Median earnings are $34,917 six years after entry and $39,315 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Glenville State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Glenville State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Glenville State University public or private?
Glenville State University is a public institution located in Glenville, WV.
Is Glenville State University an HBCU?
No. Glenville State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Glenville State University a tribal college?
No. Glenville State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.