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Colleges / West Virginia University

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV 4-Year Public
Acceptance RateN.A.
Acceptance RateN.A.

About West Virginia University

West Virginia University is a public, state institution in the town of Morgantown, West Virginia. West Virginia University was founded in 1867. The college currently enrolls around 26,839 students per year, including 21,086 undergraduate students.

West Virginia University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate Info Not Available
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.4
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 81%

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West Virginia University is locatedin Morgantown, West Virginia, in the city of Pittsburgh.

If you would like to see West Virginia University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 79/68 to Morgantown, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Pittsburgh International.

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College Info

University Avenue Morgantown, WV 26506

Campus Setting: Small Town

West Virginia University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Aug 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to West Virginia University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to West Virginia University is Aug 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

West Virginia University ACT Scores

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ACT Range

21 - 27

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

27 and Above

Good

21 to 27

Avg

21 and Less

Low

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West Virginia University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1040 - 1230

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Math SAT Range

510 - 620

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Reading SAT Range

520 - 630

West Virginia University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$20,320

In State

$36,664

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$8,976
$25,320
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$11,344
$11,344
Books
Unknown
Unknown

Student Life

Wondering what life at West Virginia University is like? There are approximately 26,839 students enrolled at West Virginia University, including 21,086 undergraduate students and 5,753 graduate students. 92% percent of students attend school full-time, 59% percent are from WV and 41% percent of students are from other states.

92%

Full Time

8%

Part Time

59%

In State

41%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

26,839

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,976

Out-of-State

$25,320

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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