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West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV·Public·~89% acceptance

West Virginia University is a public university in Morgantown, WV. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 89% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $15,634 per year. About 63% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $55,939 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$15,634/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $26,415
Aid cuts ~$10,781/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.3–3.8
SAT (middle 50%)1010–1220
ACT (middle 50%)20–26
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
63%
graduation rate
83%
freshman retention
$45,181
median earnings, 6yr
$55,939
median earnings, 10yr
How West Virginia University reads an application

What West Virginia University values

Very important
Grades (GPA)
Also considered
Test scores

From West Virginia University’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What West Virginia University requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorClass rankCollege-prep program
Considered
Test scoresAlumni relation (legacy)TOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what West Virginia University requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is West Virginia University's acceptance rate?
West Virginia University admits about 89% of applicants.
How much does West Virginia University cost?
At West Virginia University, the average net price after aid is about $15,634 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $26,415 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for West Virginia University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1010–1220 on the SAT and 20–26 on the ACT.
What are West Virginia University's application deadlines?
West Virginia University's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does West Virginia University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, West Virginia University rates Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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