Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of West Virginia University is 88.38% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.41%. 8,459 men and 9,747 women applied to West Virginia and 7,339 men and 8,752 women students were accepted.
Among them, 2,222 men and 2,349 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at West Virginia.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 18,206 | 8,459 | 9,747 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 16,091 | 7,339 | 8,752 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 4,571 | 2,222 | 2,349 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 88.38% | 86.76% | 89.79% | - | - |
| Yield | 28.41% | 30.28% | 26.84% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 3,465 students (76% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,591 students (35%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at West Virginia.
The median SAT score is 1,100 with 560 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25th percentile is 510. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 490 .
The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75th percentile score of 26 and 25th percentile score of 20 at West Virginia. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 22.
The SAT and ACT scores at West Virginia University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,256, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1000 | 1100 | 1220 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 560 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 540 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT English | 19 | 22 | 26 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 4,571 first-year students enrolled in West Virginia. The proportion of full-time students is 99.78% and part-time students is 0.22%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 48.61% and women students is 51.39%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at West Virginia.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,571 | 2,222 | 2,349 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 4,561 | 2,216 | 2,345 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at West Virginia. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply West Virginia University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Required |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of West Virginia University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to West Virginia.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Admission Information | admissions.wvu.edu/ |
| Online Application | https://admissions.wvu.edu/how-to-apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |