About Glenville State College

Founded in 1872, Glenville State College. is a Public college. Located in West Virginia, which is a city setting in West Virginia, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,641 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Glenville State College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 60 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Glenville State College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate69%
Application Deadline
Application Fee20
SAT Range750-950
ACT Range16-22

Admissions at GSC are considered Selective, with ,4% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 30 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

57% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 20% were in the top quarter, and 12% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Glenville State College.

33%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
17%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
17%
“We save it for the classroom”
50%
“Sometimes, but not often”
17%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
17%
“All the time, including weekends”
17%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
17%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
67%
“We bought the gear”
17%
“We live for the big game”
33%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
33%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
17%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
50%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
33%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
33%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
33%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
17%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
33%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
17%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
17%
“We save it for the classroom”
50%
“Sometimes, but not often”
17%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
17%
“All the time, including weekends”
17%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
17%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
67%
“We bought the gear”
17%
“We live for the big game”
33%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
33%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
17%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
50%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
33%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
33%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
33%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
17%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    19 Students rated on-campus housing 3.4 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    17 Students rated off-campus housing 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    20 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    20 Students rated campus facilities 3.6 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    20 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 65 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    20 Students rated school activities 3.4 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    20 Students rated local services 3.2 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    20 Students rated academics 4 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

Glenville State College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Glenville State College?

8 Students rated Glenville State College

Tori - 04/30/2024

Glenville State is a pretty nice school. its absolutely huge and the insides of the buildings are stunning in most places. I went there and they were moving the office buildings around and was told that the administration office was being moved to a new area. but overall, it's a really nice school and its perfect for people who love to walk. they have some pretty steep hills you could walk up and a lot of stairs.

Daydra - 06/08/2020

Glencille state is an overall good college. But personally, I feel like I have to constantly look over my shoulder when I'm by myself. I am constantly cat called and it makes me feel very unsafe. I am beyond happy I live off of campus because I can come home to a safer environment.

Amanda - 12/25/2018

The best thing I have to say about this college is that I’m about to leave it. The food has made over half the school sick, when the students demanded to have this addressed they simply said they would create new food options. Neither the quality of the food or the options improved. The teaching staff is only helpful when they have the time and patients, few are amazing instructors but those few are being pushed out. As a student I know exactly which instructor/professor is worth anything at what they do and more than half have decided to leave. This is due to the over bearing load put upon them, with lack of pay. They are required to take on a whole departments work, given the tittle of multiple jobs without the pay of them, they do not receive a raise either. The athletic department is part of the culture of the “good ol boy”, recently a convicted rapist was recuirted onto our football team, the student body was not aware of his charges till a scared girl researched him then proceeded to warn the rest of the famale body. The woman’s soccer team was forced to build their own locker room, where they work almost eight hours straight cutting and bruising their body because if it didn’t get done in time they were told they would no longer receive scholarship, or a place on the team. The boy football team however had their lockeroom built with custom aspects; hard wood flooring, new uniforms placed in every locker, custom made corn hole sets, speakers with surround sound, and a private bathroom. The coaching staff is treated untouchable, the female soccer coach had multiple accusations against him, when a meeting was set up to address these accusations the team was told there would be a formal report made with the NCAA, no report was made and the department staff says the NCAA was never in glenville to this date meaning no report was officially made. The president of the college has told the staff in the resgitor office to approve as little people possibly for overload courses to force students to stay in glenville longer. Recently I ran into this issue, they came I need another course that they will not let me take due being over the max amount of credit hours. In 2017 they restricted the allowed amount from 18 to 17 forcing people to pay an extra fee for taking over load courses which is unavoidable with that odd number. I was approved to combined to courses to graduate on time because it was a science with a lab, now 30 days after being approved I am being told I am not to graduate because they changed their mind, a committee that I never met is saying that they never approved it and that the lab hour I am taking is not an actual lab. This school is a plague on so many people costing students hundreds and thousands of dollars because they are allowed to change their mind at a drop of a hat, this would never occur at a better, larger school that isn’t ran by money hunger men and women. Don’t attend this college unless you want to pay twice as much as you thought you would.

Cody - 10/26/2018

I thoroughly enjoy GSC, but my main problem with the college is that there is nothing to do in the area. On the side note, the professors and staff are very friendly and the people here will become your family over time. Make the most out of this place and it'll be a great experience.

Glenville State College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Glenville State College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Glenville State College is 69%. 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?

    If I could go back in time and talk to myself, I think I would be more serious about getting ready for college. Financial aid is important! I knew I wanted to attend college, but I was unsure what career path to take. Be more aggressive in talking to my guidance counselor , they have information that can help with decisions. Instead of feeling under pressure to have my life in order by graduation, I realize that everyone makes changes as they get older, it's part of life. Nothing is set in stone at seventeen. I wish I would have known how much I would enjoy college life and look forward to each day. My college classes are chosen for a career that I am interested in and more enjoyable than high school classes that were requirements. The transition from high school to college life, is going from a dependant child to becoming a young adult and learning how to live on your own while pursuing a career to last a lifetime; I think I am doing okay,however, I worry about the cost of each semester and my ability to pay for my education. I will enjoy college life!

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

    I like to consider Glenville State College more unique from others based on how hands-on the faculty is. The classes are smaller ratio; which means the professors are more involved with students. The professors will go the extra mile here, and it's obvious that they love what they do. I believe if a student feels that the professor isn't involved and professional, then it can cause students to become more lazy and most importantly not do the best they can do.

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    I think that the best aspect about my school is the availability of professors and help with coursework when I need it. Professors here are very friendly and honestly care about their students. The small-school atmosphere leads to having quite a few friends because everyone knows everyone. The school is located in the beautiful hills of West Virginia, and there are many opportunities to participate in outdoor recreational activities.

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

    The campus is on top of a hill, so lots of stairs.

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

    i wish i had known that this school was small and also how expensive it is to attend such a small school that isn't even a private institution. i wish i would have known how this school find ways to exhuast every bit of money you have out of your pocket and the social norms being comprimised by local students that leave to go home every weekend and public safety that target students that pose no threat to such a vacant campus even on a weekday. also the lack of things to do on and around campus.

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  7. Describe the students at your school.

    They are friendly and helpful.

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

    I tell my friends about my Greek involvement. Joining the sorority was one of the best decisions I made in college.

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

    GSC is small and quite, yet there is always something to do...it is almost like a private school, but for a public school cost!

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Our school is well-known for high quality in the Education Department, Music, Forestry/Land Management, and Business. We have one of the only (possibly the only) Bluegrass music certification in the country.

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  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    If you prefer small classes, a tight-knitted community, and lifetime friends then Glenville State College is right for you.

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

    Those whould don't like hills.

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

    The most frustrating thing about this college is that the dorms are very noisy. I am lucky to be on the top floor but I hear a lot of complaints of people coming in at night and waking people up who have eight o'clock classes. I would say that it would be the most frustrating thing.

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Student Body

Students

42%

female

58%

male

1,641

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

14%

Out-Of-State

86%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

36

Student Organizations

1

Fraternities

3

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

36%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
14%
% Hispanic/Latino
2%
% White or Caucasian
75%

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.

98% of students attending Glenville State College receive some sort of financial aid. 60% were awarded federal grants. While 73% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$16,560

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$10,042

Room and Board

27,602

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$11,138
$30 - $48K
$10,829
$48 - $75K
$13,856
$75 - $110K
$20,962
$110K & UP
$20,962

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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