Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
West Virginia University is a four-year, public school located in Morgantown, WV.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
West Virginia University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

89% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 18,729 applied, 16,669 accepted, and 4,129 enrolled in West Virginia.
1,948 men and 2,181 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,110 SAT, 23 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,110 and ACT score is 23. The SAT score of 1110 is average, 59 to 67 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total101011101220
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing520570620
Math490540600
ACT Score
Composite202326
Math182226
English192226
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $10,104 for West Virginia residents and $28,608 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $11,412 for West Virginia residents and $29,538 for others.
Tuition has increased by 4.56% compared to last year at West Virginia University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

14,199 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $11,786.
For freshmen, 4,444 students (97%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $11,893.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 23,643 students enrolled West Virginia in 2025.
By gender, 11,183 men and 12,460 women students are enrolled.
There are 18,206 undergraduate and 5,437 graduate students.
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244 Major Programs

  • 21 programs through online
  • 150 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of West Virginia is 65% and the transfer-out rate is 21%.
The retention rate is 83% for full-time and 83% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
65%
Transfer-out Rate
21%
Retention Rate
83%
Students to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,806 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for West Virginia and the average faculty salary is $105,419. The studetns to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
There are 6,540 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $66,343.
Number of Faculties
1,806
Average Faculty Salary
$105,419
Number of Staffs
6,540
Average Staff Salary
$66,343

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

West Virginia University is a member of Big 12 Conference.
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