West Virginia University
WVU
Morgantown, West Virginia 26506
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1129
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
56.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.3%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •On December 4, 1868, lawmakers renamed the college West Virginia University to represent a broader range of higher education.
- •It's built on the grounds of three former academies, the Monongalia Academy of 1814, the Morgantown Female Academy of 1831, and Woodburn Female Seminary of 1858.
- •The first campus building was constructed in 1870 as University Hall and was renamed Martin Hall in 1889 in honor of West Virginia University's first president, the Rev.
- •After a fire destroyed the Woodburn Seminary building in 1873, the centerpiece of what is now Woodburn Hall was completed in 1876, under the name New Hall.
- •The name was changed to University Building in 1878 when the College of Law was founded as the first professional school in the state of West Virginia.
Source: Wikipedia
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