West Virginia University (WVU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	6,956
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	90%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	64%

Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, WVU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that WVU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

West Virginia University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at WVU is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in West Virginia is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

WVU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,976

Cost of attendance at West Virginia University in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$7,714
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,320

Cost of attendance at West Virginia University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$16,279
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at West Virginia University received on average $10,867 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,867

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,041	23%	$4,898	$5,099,118
Other Federal Grant	1,041	23%	$5,395	$5,616,494
State Grant/Scholarships	1,544	34%	$4,958	$7,655,023
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	3,736	83%	$8,028	$29,991,552
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,981	89%	$10,867	$43,263,069

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of West Virginia University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of West Virginia University students is 63.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 68.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.1%.

63.9%

asian 77.6% 45 students
African American 42.8% 83 students
white 65.7% 2,580 students
unknown 61.1% 11 students
hawaiian 80.0% 4 students
hispanic 53.8% 93 students
International Students 62.2% 127 students
Mixed Race 57.1% 100 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big Twelve Conference
Baseball Big Twelve Conference
Basketball Big Twelve Conference
Track and Cross Country Big Twelve Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

West Virginia University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

West Virginia University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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