About Mountain State University

Founded in , Mountain State University. is a Private college. Located in West Virginia, which is a city setting in West Virginia, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 4,209 full time undergraduate students, and 534 full time graduate students.

The Mountain State University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 19:1. There are 452 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Mountain State University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at MSU are considered , with ,2% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 32 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

57% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 26% were in the top quarter, and 7% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Mountain State University.

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“We”re apathetic”
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“We know about current events and vote”
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“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
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“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
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“We save it for the classroom”
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“Sometimes, but not often”
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“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
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“All the time, including weekends”
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“I”m always terrified”
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“I only go out in groups”
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“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
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“I feel extremely safe”
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“We don”t play sports”
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“We play recreationally”
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“We bought the gear”
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“We live for the big game”
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“It”s not really our thing”
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“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
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“There are a variety of opportunities”
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“We”re a very artistic group”
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“Haven”t met them”
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“Available in class”
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“They keep regular office hours”
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“They”re always available”
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“No greek life, but other groups to join”
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“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
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“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
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“We”re not into drinking at all”
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“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
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“We only party on weekends”
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“There”s some drinking happening every night”
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“Never, we”re here to learn”
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“There might be people who do”
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“People are known to partake on weekends”
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“There”s a huge drug scene”
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“We”re apathetic”
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“We know about current events and vote”
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“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
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“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
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“We save it for the classroom”
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“Sometimes, but not often”
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“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
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“All the time, including weekends”
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“I”m always terrified”
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“I only go out in groups”
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“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
0%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
0%
“They keep regular office hours”
0%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
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“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
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“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
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“We”re not into drinking at all”
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“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
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“We only party on weekends”
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“There”s some drinking happening every night”
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“Never, we”re here to learn”
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“There might be people who do”
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“People are known to partake on weekends”
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“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    10 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    3 Students rated off-campus housing 4.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    11 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    16 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    16 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    16 Students rated school activities 2.8 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    16 Students rated local services 4.4 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    16 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

Mountain State University REVIEWS

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Mountain State University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Mountain State University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Mountain State University is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    As a high school senior, you are faced with so many possibilities and so many directions for your life. I remember sitting at my graduation wondering, "Now what?" The uncertainity of college life and what to expect was overwhelming. Would my friends and I stay in touch? What should my area of study be? How will I adjust to being away from home? If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know now, I'd tell myself to just breathe and embrace whatever comes your way, good or bad. College life is about making new connections and learning experiences. Embracing all the experiences that come your way is the best way to get the most out of your college days. Every experience will teach us and help us grow as a person. It will mold us into a better, more well-rounded adult. Both the positive and negative will teach us valuable lessons about life and what direction we want to take. College life is what you make it. Take away the best experiences and learn from the rest.

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  3. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Mountain state university offers a brillant culinary course with out the astronomically prices of other schools ive searched.Of course there are other schools out there that are ranked top schools for my degree but they are no where in the price range i can afford.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Not being able to talk to a person in person what to ask a question

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  5. Describe the students at your school.

    Friends.

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    n/a

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    There is no one that shouldn't attend Mountain State. It has a very diverse campus. There are students with all types of social and ethnic backgrounds.

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    The classes are very convenient for people who work

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  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I am enrolled in the online program, so I would say someone who wants to attend school while caring for a family

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The online classes have been a very convenient way for me to continue my education while working a part time job. I often tell others about Mountain States numerous selection of online programs and classes to choose from.

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  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The fact that they do not have all the sports that most schools have. For instance, we do not have a football or baseball team. However, we do have a men's basketball team men's and women's soccer and track teams as well as women's volleyball and softball.

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  12. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Nice quiet private school.

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Mountain State University is first and formost known for excellent academics. The athletic arena is well known as well. My school is located in Beckley, West Virginia, which is known for beautiful four seasons climate. Diverse and supportive people are abundant at MSU.

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Student Body

Students

64%

female

36%

male

4,209

Total Undergrad Enrollment

534

Total Grad Students

N/A

Out-Of-State

N/A

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

17

Student Organizations

1

Fraternities

1

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

2%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
20%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
68%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

68% of students attending Mountain State University receive some sort of financial aid. 52% were awarded federal grants. While 68% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$7,680

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$2,000

Books and Supplies

$6,650

Room and Board

16,330

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$10,556
$30 - $48K
$10,742
$48 - $75K
$13,724
$75 - $110K
$15,798
$110K & UP
$14,435

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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