Strayer University-West Virginia
Scott Depot, WV 25560
About Strayer University-West Virginia
Strayer University-West Virginia is a private for-profit university in Scott Depot, West Virginia, enrolling about 234 students. Strayer University-West Virginia awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $13,920 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,092 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Strayer University-West Virginia charges 16% below the national private for-profit median tuition ($13,920).
- Versus the West Virginia median, sticker tuition is 45% above.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,092.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Strayer University-West Virginia is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 492% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strayer University-West Virginia | $13,920 | $16,943 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| West Virginia (state median) | $9,574 | $9,114 | 36 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| 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 Strayer University-West Virginia really?
Key findings
- Strayer University-West Virginia charges 16% below the national private for-profit median tuition ($13,920).
- Versus the West Virginia median, sticker tuition is 45% above.
Strayer University-West Virginia tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $13,920
Finding Strayer University-West Virginia charges 16% below the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $13,920. That is 16% below the national private for-profit median ($16,637). Versus the West Virginia median ($9,574), sticker tuition is 45% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 17% above.
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 private for-profit 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 Strayer University-West Virginia versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Strayer University-West Virginia versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Strayer University-West Virginia is $16,943.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $16,943 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $7,828 above the West Virginia median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $1,757 below the locale median.
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 Strayer University-West Virginia, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Strayer University-West Virginia: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Strayer University-West Virginia—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$13,920
Avg. net price
$16,943
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $55,680. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Strayer University-West Virginia is known for
Top program completions
- Business/Commerce, General17
- Information Technology8
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration4
- Computer Support Specialist2
- Business Administration and Management, General2
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Strayer University-West Virginia a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Strayer University-West Virginia is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
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 Strayer University-West Virginia.
Campus
Location
Scott Depot, WV
City / state
- ZIP
- 25560
- NCES locale
- Rural distant
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 9% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Tribal Colleges and Universities
Size
Enrollment
234
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 310
- Graduate
- 18
- Full-time share
- 4%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$40,621
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 90.98%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Strayer University-West Virginia.
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 Strayer University-West Virginia 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 Strayer University-West Virginia 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 | $15,495 | $15,495 | — |
| 2014 | $12,975 | $12,975 | — |
| 2015 | $12,975 | $12,975 | $24,187 |
| 2016 | $12,975 | $12,975 | $29,023 |
| 2017 | $13,857 | $13,857 | — |
| 2018 | $13,380 | $13,380 | — |
| 2019 | $13,515 | $13,515 | — |
| 2020 | $13,515 | $13,515 | — |
| 2021 | $13,515 | $13,515 | $17,403 |
| 2022 | $13,515 | $13,515 | — |
| 2023 | $13,920 | $13,920 | $16,943 |
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
Strayer University-West Virginia reported total enrollment of about 234 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 26% male and 74% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (75.2%), Black or African American (11.5%), and Two or More Races (7.7%). About 90.98% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
3.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Strayer University-West Virginia in 2024 is 234 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 310 students. Graduate enrollment is about 18 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Strayer University-West Virginia completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business/Commerce, General: 24% male / 76% female
- Information Technology: 75% male / 25% female
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 25% male / 75% 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.
Strayer University-West Virginia graduates earn a median of $40,092 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Strayer University-West Virginia.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $40,092. Median federal loan debt: $40,621. Average net price used in cost models: $16,943.
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 Strayer University-West Virginia graduates report median earnings of $40,092 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 Strayer University-West Virginia.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Strayer University-West Virginia.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Strayer University-West Virginia graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Strayer University-West Virginia—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 16.7%
- West Virginia median 42.1 pp below median (58.7%)
- Southeast median 42.8 pp below median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 41.3 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $8,381
- West Virginia median 1.3× the median ($6,342)
- Southeast median 1.2× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,127
- West Virginia median 0.29× the median ($7,346)
- Southeast median 0.32× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.29× 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.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Strayer University-West Virginia at a glance
Strayer University-West Virginia
Strayer University-West Virginia is a private for-profit institution in Scott Depot, WV, classified as Tribal Colleges and Universities.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business/Commerce, GeneralInformation TechnologyCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian75.2%Black or African American11.5%Two or More Races7.7%
Schools near Strayer University-West Virginia
Other campuses in Scott Depot, 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 Strayer University-West Virginia located?
Strayer University-West Virginia is located in Scott Depot, WV.
What is Strayer University-West Virginia's tuition?
Strayer University-West Virginia tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $13,920 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $16,943 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Strayer University-West Virginia cost?
Reported tuition is $13,920 and average net price is $16,943 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,438 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Strayer University-West Virginia?
Strayer University-West Virginia reports undergraduate enrollment of about 310 students, White (75.2%), Black or African American (11.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Strayer University-West Virginia?
About 53.7% of students at Strayer University-West Virginia are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Strayer University-West Virginia earn?
Median earnings are $36,582 six years after entry and $40,092 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Strayer University-West Virginia students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $40,621.
Is Strayer University-West Virginia public or private?
Strayer University-West Virginia is a private for-profit institution located in Scott Depot, WV.
Is Strayer University-West Virginia an HBCU?
No. Strayer University-West Virginia is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Strayer University-West Virginia a tribal college?
No. Strayer University-West Virginia is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Strayer University-West Virginia a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Strayer University-West Virginia does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.4%).
Is Strayer University-West Virginia religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Strayer University-West Virginia in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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.