West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About West Virginia University
West Virginia University is a large, public institution in Morgantown, WV, in a city setting. It enrolls about 17,385 students. The acceptance rate is 89%. 65% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $55,939.
89%
Acceptance
$15,634
Net price
17,385
Enrollment
65%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
89%
Acceptance rate
1,122
SAT average
24
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$15,634
Average net price
$10,104
In-state tuition
$28,608
Out-of-state tuition
$14,582
Room & board
$950
Books & supplies
$26,415
Total cost of attendance
22%
Students receiving Pell grants
45%
Students with federal loans
$22,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$55,939
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$45,181
Median earnings (6 yrs)
65%
Graduation rate
83%
Retention rate
81%
Earn more than a HS grad
$13,615
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
17,385
Total enrollment
3%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
30%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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