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West Virginia State University

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UNCF’s holistic, powerful study, “Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs,” reaffirms the significant economic contributions of West Virginia State University. Through the production and consumption of various goods and services by West Virginia State University’s faculty, employees and students, this institution acts as a catalyst for economic growth locally and regionally. This dynamic creates a ripple effect, leading to increased employment opportunities, heightened economic expansion and a more dynamic community environment.

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Founded in 1891 in Kanawha County, West Virginia, West Virginia State University (WVSU) is the first of the original Black land-grant colleges to be regionally accredited. WVSU offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in business, criminal justice and safety studies and liberal arts and humanities.

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  • $101.7M
    Total Economic Impact
  • 866
    Jobs
  • $1.2B
    Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021 Graduates