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