West Virginia University: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

West Virginia University is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. For the most recent reporting cycle, West Virginia University admits the majority of qualified applicants, with an overall admission rate of 85%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1110 and an ACT composite around 24. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,634 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for West Virginia University?

51% of enrolled students at West Virginia University had a high school GPA of 3.75 or above, and the average was 3.7, according to its 2024-2025 Common Data Set.

What does West Virginia University weight in admissions?

West Virginia University reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2024-2025). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores West Virginia University typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 490–600, with an EBRW midpoint near 570. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 20–26. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort — often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does West Virginia University actually cost?

Published tuition is $10,104 for in-state students and $28,608 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $14,582 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $15,634 per year — the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 22% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for West Virginia University

Will my child graduate from West Virginia University?

These predict outcomes at West Virginia University better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at West Virginia University

The most popular undergraduate programs at West Virginia University, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness and Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Across all programs, West Virginia University confers roughly 1,415 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program report a median income of about $80,411 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is West Virginia University safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), West Virginia University disclosed 86 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 5.0 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 14 violent offenses and 39 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

Colleges that admit at a similar rate

• University of Minnesota Duluth
  89% acceptance · Minnesota
• University of Portland
  89% acceptance · Oregon
• Iowa State University
  89% acceptance · Iowa
• Pittsburg State University
  89% acceptance · Kansas
• Colorado State University-Fort Collins
  89% acceptance · Colorado
• Northern Arizona University
  90% acceptance · Arizona
• Johnson & Wales University-Providence
  88% acceptance · Rhode Island
• Fort Hays State University
  90% acceptance · Kansas

Common questions parents ask about West Virginia University