West Virginia State University overview

Q. What is the main USP of West Virginia State University?

West Virginia State University is known for its teachings, wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, interactive student body, very comfortable environment, and provides the best studying experience among private Universities of the region.

Q. What is the ranking of West Virginia State University?

West Virginia State University is ranked #103-135 among #136 Regional Universities by US News and World Report. The institution is ranked #340 by Forbes rankings. The university is ranked 800+ by Times Higher Education rankings.  

Q. How many students study in West Virginia State University?

There are over 4,000 students studying at the West Virginia State University.

Q. Who are the top Alumni of West Virginia State University?

 Some of the alumni members are-

• Chu Berry, jazz tenor saxophonist
• Joan Browning, civil rights activist
• Harriet Elizabeth Byrd, first African-American in the Wyoming Legislature
• Augusta Clark, librarian, politician, and lawyer
• Herbert Fielding, former lawmaker in South Carolina 
• Antoine Fuqua, writer and director 
• Donald L. Graham, Senior United States district judge of the United States District Court 
• Robert "RJ" Haddy, special effects artist 
• Calvin Hicks, African American photographer
• Serita Jakes, Associate Pastor
• Katherine Johnson, African-American scientist 
• Damon Keith, Senior Judge for the United States Court 
• Earl Lloyd, first African-American to play in the NBA 
• Butch Miles, jazz drummer and a professor 
• Lou Myers, actor and theatrical director
• Bill Nunn, journalist, professional football scout