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
86%Acceptance
1129SAT Avg
17,705Students
17:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$55,939Earnings 10yr
$12,997Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate86.3%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1129
Reading & WritingMid: 570
520630
MathMid: 560
490610
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 24
2026
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
Programs (240)
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
More About This School
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia