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West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV • public • I | Big 12
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Acceptance
86.3%
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Grad Rate
61%
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Cost
$27,856 / $46,360

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small)
Student Population
Undergrad: 20,425 • Total: 27,150
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
Morgantown, WV
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Website
www.wvu.edu
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 9,992 (48.9%) • Female: 10,433 (51.1%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
86.3%
17,129 admitted from 19,857 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 520-630
Math: 490-610
Total: 1010-1240
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
20-26
Application Types Offered
RD —
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$65
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
Rolling: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
61.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
43.3%
Freshman Retention Rate
81.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$27,856
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$46,360
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $10,104
Out-of-state: $28,608
Room & Board
$14,582
Books & Supplies
$3,170
Students Receiving Pell Grants
22%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
Big 12
Men's Sports (7)
Baseball (FBS) Basketball (FBS) Football (FBS) Golf (FBS) Soccer (FBS) Swimming and Diving (combined) (FBS) Wrestling (FBS)
Women's Sports (8)
Basketball Gymnastics Rowing Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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Common questions about West Virginia University

What is West Virginia University's acceptance rate?
West Virginia University accepts 86% of applicants, from 19,857 applications.
How much does West Virginia University cost?
Tuition and fees are $10,104 in-state and $28,608 out-of-state.
What ACT score do you need for West Virginia University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 20 and 26 on the ACT.
What is West Virginia University's graduation rate?
61% of students graduate within six years.