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West Virginia University

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Morgantown, West Virginia 26506

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Known for business — excellent value

West Virginia University is a public institution in Morgantown with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1129, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 17.7K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,939 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,997.

Established
1867
Motto
Πίστει τὴν ἀρετήν, ἐν δὲ τῇ ἀρετῇ τὴν γνῶσιν
Mascot
The Mountaineer
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
NCAA's Division I

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86%Acceptance
1129SAT Avg
17,705Students
17:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$55,939Earnings 10yr
$12,997Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

West Virginia University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1129

Reading & WritingMid: 570
520630
MathMid: 560
490610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2026

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

86.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1129

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,648
Tuition (out-of-state)$27,360
Room & Board$13,876
Books & Supplies$950
Total Cost of Attendance$23,678
Average Net Price$12,997
Median Debt at Graduation$22,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$239

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,217
$30–48K$10,199
$48–75K$12,379
$75–110K$15,708
$110K+$17,130

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,997

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

55.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

136

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (240)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
17,705
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82%
Black 3%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 2%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.2%
Freshman Retention81.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,181
8 Years$52,556
10 Years$55,939

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,100
Men
$57,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#222
Forbes
#303
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#374

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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