WEST VIRGINIA STATE

UNIVERSITY

Founded:1891

Location: Institute, WV
Type of Institution: Public, Coed,
Land-Grant, Historically Black College
and University

TIMELINE
1891-1915: West Virginia Colored
Institute
1915-1929: West Virginia Collegiate
Institute
1929-2004: West Virginia State College
2004-Present: West Virginia State

EARLY HISTORY
Built on land of a former slave that was sold to the
state of West Virginia and then granted to establish
West Virginia Colored Institute after the Morill Act of
1890, becoming a Land-Grant institution.
Morill Acts
An original act that was set up to establish
institutions in each state to educate Americans, was
amended in 1890 to allow blacks to receive an
education during segregation.

PURPOSE
The purpose of WVSU was originally
designed to educate Americans in the
following areas:
Agriculture
Mechanical Arts
Military Tactics
Classical Studies

FINANCE
WVSU was originally backed with funds from both the
State and Federal governments.
In 1957, WV State Board of Education voted to cease
State funding for the institution.
Thus, their Land-Grant status and funding was
consequently removed and given to West Virginia
University.
The Federal aid received as part of the Land-Grant Act
is contingent upon matching funds from the state level.

LEADERSHIP
In 1987, Dr. Hazo W. Carter, Jr was
named the 9th President of the
institution.
Under the great leadership of Dr.
Carter Jr, West Virginia State College
was able to regain its 1890 Land-Grant
status, along the federal funds to
continue the mission of educating
students, and gaining University
status.

FINANCES
In-State Tuition and Fees: $6,228
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees: $14,558
Room & Board: $10,476
Endowment: $4,141,576 (2013)

DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Enrollment: 2,677
Undergraduates:
2,622
Graduates: 55
Gender
Male: 45%
Caucasian: 61%

Female: 55%
Ethnicity
Asian: 9%

African-American:
Unknown: 24%
13% Student-Faculty Ratio: 15:1

DEGREES OFFERED
21 undergraduate degree programs
including;
Education
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Business Management/ Marketing
Criminal Justice
Psychology

STUDENT SERVICES

Nonremedial Tutoring
Placement Service
Health Service and Insurance
Disability Service
Counseling

ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE
The university is led on a day to day
basis by the current President, Brian O.
Hemphill.
Everything is overseen and approved
by the Board of Governors.
Vice Presidents of their respective
influences.

ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE

CONTROVERSY
In August, 2011 the faculty voted on former
President, Dr Hazo W. Carter, Jrs ability to lead
the University.
The majority (67 to 19) voted no confidence in
Leadership
After recommendation from the WVSU Board of
Governors, the WV Higher Education Policy
Commission decided to amend Carters contract.