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Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Location
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WVU is a highly rated public university located in Morgantown, West Virginia. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 17,543 undergraduate students. The WVU acceptance rate is 88%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, and Nursing. Graduating 62% of students, WVU alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,500.
About
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
About WVU...
- Common App Accepted
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Big 12 Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- West Virginia
- Morgantown
Branch Campuses
Branch Campuses of West Virginia University
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- gradeB minusPotomac State College of West Virginia University2 Year KEYSER, WV Rating 3.69 out of 5 210 reviews
- gradeB minusWest Virginia University Institute of Technology4 Year BECKLEY, WV Rating 3.51 out of 5 209 reviews
- gradeC+West Virginia University at Parkersburg4 Year PARKERSBURG, WV Rating 3.79 out of 5 273 reviews
- gradeunavailableWVU Online4 Year (Online) MORGANTOWN, WV Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
West Virginia University Rankings
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WVU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
88%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1000-1220
ACT Range
20-26
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Will You Get Into WVU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for West Virginia University
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Net Price
$12,202/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,685/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
97%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
77%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.191 responses
70%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.253 responses
57%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.253 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
356 Graduates
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
241 Graduates
Nursing
223 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
182 Graduates
178 Graduates
Exercise Physiology
167 Graduates
Criminology
152 Graduates
Journalism
150 Graduates
149 Graduates
149 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
53%
On Campus
43%
Online
4%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
17,543Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,516
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
25%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
198 responses
A Mountaineer
48%
The school is very diverse.
15%
Down to Earth
8%
Free
8%
Montani Semper Liberi
7%
Nice
4%
Outgoing
2%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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53%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.284 responses
Poll
61%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.331 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
195 responses
Prideful
24%
Let's go Mountaineers!
23%
Wild and wonderful West Virginia
14%
One of a kind experience
12%
Proud
10%
Let's Go!
4%
Worthwhile
3%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,800/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
62%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
91%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.140 responses
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West Virginia University Reviews
Rating 3.81 out of 5 3,182 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
My overall experience at WVU was great! My freshman year was rocky along with other students who were freshmen during COVID-19 as there were some shared tragedies. However, like many others, I continued my education and entrusted the staff and professors in my journey to my future career. I made many lifelong friends, and studied until I dropped and graduated alongside my peers. I wouldn't trade the experience that I had for anything.
- Alum
- 14 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
WVU excels particularly in fields like engineering, health sciences, and business, providing students with ample opportunities for hands-on learning and research. I enjoy that it has crime scene houses for my Forensic Examiner degree.
The campus environment is vibrant, featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings set against the scenic backdrop. WVU boasts a spirited community with a strong sense of Mountaineer pride, particularly evident during athletic events. This is a bit disappointing if you’re not into sports since that can make people feel left out since that's the largest part of the culture here.
It also has been experiencing cuts with culture, language, and other departments that led to protests by the students. It’s disappointing to see a campus limit learning/diversity and force some students to transfer out since they can’t finish their degree.
- Sophom*ore
- 22 days ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I have personally had a very good experience so far here at WVU. Campus life is very fun, there’s tons of activities and people everywhere. I enjoy my classes a lot and I love the campus itself. I enjoy the food in the Mountainlair a lot and don’t mind the food at my local dining hall. My favorite thing is my major, Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics. It’s a great pathway for what I want to do after my undergrad and is so interesting to me. The only thing I wish could be a little different are some of the professors. I have has some poor experiences already with a couple but overall, I’m excited to continue on with the next couple years here at WVU!
- Freshman
- 3 months ago
