$8,376
$23,616
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details71%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 14,807 |
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| Declined | + 5,787 |
| Total Received | 20,594 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| The Ohio State University — Columbus | Columbus, OH |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| The University of Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| SAT | 5904 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 4540 |
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West Virginia University, founded in 1867, is a public, comprehensive institution. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture, Forestry, and Consumer Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, Creative Arts, Engineering & Mineral Resources, Law, and Human Resources & Education and the Schools of Dentistry, Journalism, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Physical Education. The two campuses, totaling 1,456 acres, are located in Morgantown, 75 miles south of Pittsburgh.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 28,409 |
| Established in | 1867 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AALS (Association of American Law Schools) • ABA (American Bar Association) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication) • ACPE (American Council on Pharmaceutical Education) • ADA (American Dental Association) • ADiA (American Dietetic Association) • AOA (American Optometric Association) • AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) • APA (American Psychological Association) • APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) • ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) • CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) • CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) • CODA (Commission on Dental Accreditation) • CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • HLC Higher Learning Commission • JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology) • JRCNMT (Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology) • NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association) • SAF (Society of American Foresters) |
Two campuses totaling 1,400 acres in Morgantown (population: 30,855) and Evansdale (population: 81,800), 75 miles from Pittsburgh; regional campuses in Institute, Keyser, and Montgomery; six regional learning centers throughout the state. Served by air and bus; major airport serves Pittsburgh; train serves Connellsville. School operates transportation to areas in Morgantown. Public transportation serves campus.
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6201
Morgantown, WV 26506-6201
| Application fee | $45
($60 for out-of-state applicants) |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
March 1 (priority deadline) August 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required |
71%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 14,807 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 5,787 |
| Total Received | 20,594 |
Standardized test scores
Secondary school record
State residency
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Stephen Lee
Executive Director
P: 800 344-WVU1
F: 304 293-3080
go2wvu@mail.wvu.edu
| Tuition | $8,376 |
| Room | $5,496 |
| Board | $5,080 |
| Books & supplies | $900 |
| Total | $19,852 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $7,292 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $12,560 |
$7,292
Need-based
| Federal | $25,500,459 |
| State | $8,531,817 |
| Institutional | $6,294,890 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $40,327,166 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $363,768 |
| State | $21,366,067 |
| Institutional | $19,559,656 |
| Other external | $4,635,390 |
| Total | $45,924,881 |
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Applicants accepted who enroll
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High School GPA: 2.30 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of Some |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
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99%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 79 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China Kuwait Nigeria Oman Saudi Arabia The United Arab Emirates |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes English lab International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Carol Kayla
Assistant Director
304 293-2121
carol.kayla@mail.wvu.edu
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