Applying to West Virginia

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
86.26%	1,120

West Virginia University's acceptance rate is 86.26% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 19,857 students applied and 17,129 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into West Virginia.

West Virginia's acceptance rate places 5th out of 16 West Virginia colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,120 and the ACT score is 23 at West Virginia. West Virginia's SAT score ranks 1st out of 12 West Virginia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to West Virginia, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of West Virginia University is 86.26% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 25.55%. 9,202 men and 10,655 women applied to West Virginia and 7,780 men and 9,349 women students were accepted.

Among them, 2,081 men and 2,296 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at West Virginia.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at West Virginia
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	19,857	9,202	10,655	0	0
Admitted	17,129	7,780	9,349	0	0
Enrolled	4,377	2,081	2,296	0	0
Acceptance Rate	86.26%	84.55%	87.74%	-	-
Yield	25.55%	26.75%	24.56%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

West Virginia University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 2,934 students (67% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,306 students (30%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at West Virginia.

The median SAT score is 1,120 with 570 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25^th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 610 and 25^th percentile is 490 .

The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75^th percentile score of 26 and 25^th percentile score of 20 at West Virginia. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 22.

The SAT and ACT scores at West Virginia University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,255, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at West Virginia
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1010	1120	1240
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	520	570	630
SAT Math	490	550	610
ACT Composite	20	23	26
ACT Math	18	22	26
ACT English	20	22	26

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

West Virginia University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 4,377 first-year students enrolled in West Virginia. The proportion of full-time students is 99.84% and part-time students is 0.16%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 47.54% and women students is 52.46%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at West Virginia.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at West Virginia
	Total	Men	Women
Total	4,377	2,081	2,296
Full-time	4,370	2,079	2,291
Part-time	7	2	5

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at West Virginia. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply West Virginia University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

West Virginia Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Required
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of West Virginia University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to West Virginia.

Admission Information for Applying to West Virginia
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$50
Graduate Application Fees	$60
Admission Information	admissions.wvu.edu/
Online Application	https://admissions.wvu.edu/how-to-apply
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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Applying to West Virginia

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First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

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