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West Virginia State University Women's Basketball

Welcome to the West Virginia State University women's basketball recruiting profile. West Virginia State competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Mountain East Conference from Institute, West Virginia. Led by head coach Whitney Bays, West Virginia State University pairs a 96% acceptance rate with a 39% graduation rate and a $11,055 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
20
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Mountain East Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
4,312
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
96%
State
West Virginia
City
Institute
Address
Rte 25
Staff
Whitney Bays
Head Coach

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 61% of games over the last five seasons.

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F

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 9% of D2 women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
57%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
39%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$32,849
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$40,492
A

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 91% of D2 women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$8,930
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$14,350
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$13,522
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$11,055
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$20
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 13% of D2 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$455,179
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$54,766
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