West Virginia University
West Virginia University is a public 4-year institution in Morgantown, WV. It enrolls about 24,200 students and admits roughly 86% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Morgantown, WV 26506 |
| County | Monongalia County |
| Enrollment | 24,200 |
| Acceptance rate | 86% |
| Applicants / admitted | 19,857 / 17,129 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,648 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $27,360 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 61% |
| Transfer-out rate | 24% |
| Full-time retention rate | 81% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $13,691 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 520–630 |
| ACT middle 50% | 20–26 |
| Website | www.wvu.edu/ |
| Phone | 3042930111 |
Admissions
About 19,857 students applied and 17,129 were admitted. Of those admitted, 4,377 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,648 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $27,360. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $13,691 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,217 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,199 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,379 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,708 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,130 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 5,211 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 61% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
West Virginia University is in Morgantown, WV, Monongalia County. Its coordinates are 39.6344, -79.9544.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at West Virginia University?
About 86% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 19,857 applicants.
How much does West Virginia University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,648 for in-state students and $27,360 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend West Virginia University?
About 24,200 students are enrolled.