West Virginia University is a four-year, public school located in Morgantown, WV. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.

The West Virginia's 2024 tuition & fees is $9,648 for West Virginia residents and $27,360 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 75% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,052.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 24,741 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).

West Virginia's acceptance rate is 86.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 26.00%. The median SAT scores is 1120 and the ACT socre is 23.

West Virginia ranked 232nd in National Universities and 9th in West Virginia Colleges rankings. West Virginia University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of West Virginia University is $9,648 for in-state students and $27,360 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $10,908 for in-state students and $28,260 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,945 for West Virginia residents and $28,176 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,223 for West Virginia residents and $29,094 for out-of-state students.

In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,648$27,360
Graduate$10,908$28,260
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,945$28,176
Graduate$11,223$29,094

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »86.00% Acceptance Rate / 26.00% Yield
Test Scores »1,120 SAT / 23 ACT
Graduation Rate »62%
Transfer-out Rate23%
Retention Rate79%(full-time), 18% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio5.88% (17 to 1)
Student Population »24,741 (19,059 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$11,052

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

West Virginia University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at West Virginia
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes

West Virginia University Directory Information

AddressPO Box 6201, Morgantown, WV 26506
Phone304-293-0111
WEBSchool's Website
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, public
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (very high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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