Glenville State University: Review & Facts

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Glenville State University is a small four-year, public school with 1,630 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1872 and is the only college located in Glenville, West Virginia.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree are offered at Glenville State University.

Majors
Offered

25

Glenville State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 25 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Management, Business, Occupational Therapy, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Glenville State University student retention rate is relatively low at 65% (below West Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

65%

Bad

The graduation rate at Glenville State University is low: 37%. Nearly 22% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Glenville State University is decent - 16:1. Learn more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is close to the nationwide median, $9,800 per year. The additional fees at Glenville State University beyond tuition are about $1,100; which totals $10,900 per year.

Read the details about Glenville State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

72%

Doable

As reported in recent data, 1,429 applications were submitted and 1,036 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

Glenville State University will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Glenville State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$5,900

Medium

Glenville State University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Glenville State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

B

Dicey

Glenville State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,100 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: nearly $5,900 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Glenville State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Glenville State University seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Glenville State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Glenville State University
200 High Street
Glenville, West Virginia
26351-1292, USA