West Virginia University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Morgantown, WV

$8,976

Avg in-state tuition

$25,320

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About West Virginia University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

West Virginia University is a large public university located on an urban campus in Morgantown, West Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 20,495, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 84%. The university offers 87 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 62%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,976, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $25,320.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

84% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

82% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

62% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1030-1230

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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26k

Students enrolled

94%

Online student enrollment

21:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

80%

Non-U.S. Citizen

5%

Black

4%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

4%

Asian

2%

Unknown

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

52%

Socio-economic diversity

25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

29

Total Online Enrollment

24,793

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

88% On-campus

12% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 10% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 16% online

Doctorate Check Bold 9% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $8,976 $25,320
Graduate $10,134 $26,154

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $950
On-campus room and board $10,948
On-campus other expenses $3,250
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,580
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,250
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,250

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $24,124 $40,468
Off-campus without family $21,756 $38,100
Off-campus with family $13,176 $29,520

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

25%

State Grant Aid

36%

Institution Grant Aid

78%

Pell Grant

25%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,008
State Grant Aid $4,950
Institution Grant Aid $6,802
Pell Grant Aid $4,765

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debt after graduation

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FBS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Rifle
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.