West Virginia Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 89.00%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1110. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,104
- Out-of-State Tuition: $28,608
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at West Virginia:
- Total Enrollment: 23,643, including 2,958 online students
- 18,206 Undergraduate, 5,437 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 47.3% men, 52.7% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 65%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 21%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 83%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 244 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 21 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 150 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
West Virginia Overview
West Virginia University (West Virginia) is a four-year, public school located in Morgantown, WV. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The West Virginia's tuition & fees is $10,104 for West Virginia residents and $28,608 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 76% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,265.
The school has a total enrollment of 23,643 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
West Virginia's acceptance rate is 89.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 24.77%. The median SAT score is 1110 and the ACT score is 23.
West Virginia ranked 232nd in National Universities and 9th in West Virginia Colleges rankings. West Virginia University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of West Virginia University is $10,104 for in-state students and $28,608 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,412 for in-state students and $29,538 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,582 for West Virginia residents and $29,913 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,939 for West Virginia residents and $30,874 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,104 | $28,608 |
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| Graduate | $11,412 | $29,538 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,582 | $29,913 |
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| Graduate | $11,939 | $30,874 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
West Virginia University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at West Virginia
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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