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West Virginia University
Morgantown,
WV
•4-Year Public•
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About West Virginia University
West Virginia University is a public, state university in the town of Morgantown, West Virginia. West Virginia University was founded in 1867. The university currently enrolls around 26,839 students per year, including 21,228 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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College Info
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 SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1040 - 1230
Math SAT Range
510 - 620
Reading SAT Range
520 - 630
West Virginia University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$23,568
In State$41,280
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$8,256
$25,968
Fees
$1,392
$1,392
Housing
$13,020
$13,020
Books
$900
$900
Student Life
Wondering what life at West Virginia University is like? There are approximately 26,839 students enrolled at West Virginia University, including 21,228 undergraduate students and 5,611 graduate students. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 59% percent are from WV and 41% percent of students are from other states.
91%
Full Time8%
Part Time59%
In State41%
Out-of-StateData 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.
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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