West Virginia State University
Social & Lifestyle

What's it like at West Virginia State University?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at WVSU. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Cloudy
176-199 days of sun / year
Town
Campus Setting
40°
Average winter temp
73°
Average summer temp

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D2

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at West Virginia State University:

100°
85.0
70.0
55.0
40.0
25.0
10.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Cloudy
It may get cloudy.
176-199 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Heavy
Do you wanna build a snowman?
21-34 inches of snow / year

Geography

West Virginia State University is in a small town setting with moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Yeager
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Town
Closest national park
New River Gorge tl Riv (41 mi)
Distance to coast
Great Lakes (211 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at West Virginia State University.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Republican
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

West Virginia elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

West Virginia's gun laws are:

Permissive
Concealed weapons are allowed for permit holders.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with West Virginia State University about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. West Virginia State University is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at West Virginia State University? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Student Social Work Organization 20
  2. 2. WVSU College Chapter - NAACP 17
  3. 3. CHOICES Peer Educators 13
  4. 4. WVSU International Student Services 13
  5. 5. C.E. Jones Historical Society 12
  1. 1. Homecoming
  2. 2. State Stride
  3. 3. Cares Day

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