Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Morgantown, West Virginia |
| Online | wvu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, West Virginia University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 18,202 prospective students applied, and 15,340 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,949 enrolled in the school. 23,846 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,018 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $8,976 plus fees of $0. WVU is ranked 488 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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WVU is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for West Virginia University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#488 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#149 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in West Virginia
#1 in Best Public Colleges in West Virginia
#315 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in West Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1230 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.36 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
West Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $950 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $11,062 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,750 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,738 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $950 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $11,062 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,750 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,082 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 12% |
| Engineering | 11% |
| General Studies | 10% |
| Communication | 9% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=238032 IPEDS survey data for West Virginia University.
Current students may use the West Virginia University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.