West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV · Public

Acceptance rate
89%
Average SAT
1,122
ACT midpoint
24
Enrollment
17,385
In-state tuition
$10,104
Out-of-state tuition
$28,608
Avg net price
$15,634
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1010 and 1220 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 24

Popular programs at West Virginia University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.223
2Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.200
3Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.191
4Mechanical Engineering.182
5Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.167
6Criminology.152
7Journalism.150
8Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.150
9Psychology, General.149
10Finance and Financial Management Services.149
11Business Administration, Management and Operations.139
12Marketing.136
13Biology, General.115
14Industrial Engineering.105
15Business/Commerce, General.101
16Civil Engineering.96
17Accounting and Related Services.88
18Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.79
19Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.73
20Animal Sciences.69

Showing top 20 of 78 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at West Virginia University?

West Virginia University has an acceptance rate of 89% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for West Virginia University?

Admitted students at West Virginia University typically score between 1010 and 1220 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does West Virginia University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at West Virginia University is approximately $15,634 per year.

What is the graduation rate at West Virginia University?

4-year graduation rate data for West Virginia University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.