A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Value
    A-
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    A-
  5. Athletics
    A+
  6. Party Scene
    A+
  7. Professors
    A-
  8. Location
    A-
  9. Dorms
    B-
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    A
  12. Safety
    C+
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West Virginia University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Big Twelve Conference
Address
PO Box 6201
Morgantown, WV 26506
Website
wvu.edu

West Virginia University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
86%
SAT Range
930-1140
ACT Range
21-27
Application Fee
$45
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for West Virginia University

Cost

Net Price
$10,405/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $7,852/ year
  • $30-48k
    $8,799/ year
  • $49-75k
    $10,914/ year
  • $76-110k
    $13,821/ year
  • $110k+
    $14,497/ year

Academics

Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
80%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.171 responses
69%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.171 responses
55%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.171 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    667 Graduates
  • Journalism
    244 Graduates
  • Sociology
    233 Graduates
  • Nursing
    215 Graduates
  • Psychology
    188 Graduates
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    170 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    155 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    150 Graduates
  • Biology
    143 Graduates
  • Exercise Physiology
    140 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
20,532Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
27%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 119 responses
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  • A Mountaineer
    52%
  • The school is very diverse.
    11%
  • Free
    10%
  • Montani Semper Liberi
    9%
  • Down to Earth
    7%
  • It's a jersey thing.
    3%
  • Nice
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
50%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.202 responses
Poll
63%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.249 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 125 responses
Report
  • Prideful
    30%
  • One of a kind experience
    14%
  • Let's go Mountaineers!
    14%
  • Wild and wonderful West Virginia
    14%
  • Proud
    12%
  • Take me home, country roads
    6%
  • Worthwhile
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,900/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
57%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
92%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.132 responses
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West Virginia University Reviews

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As an incoming freshman at WVU, I am so excited to be a part of the Mountaineer family. The academic standards are obviously average, but WVU offers challenging courses as well as an honors college for those who seek to challenge themselves. The in-state tuition cannot be beat, and WVU offers in-state tuition to out-of-state students for several majors. WVU has students and alumni from all across the country as well as all across the world; this school is not lacking in diversity. The campus is beautiful, but how could it not be? It is in the mountain state after all. The opportunities at WVU are endless, no matter what you are interested in. Dorms are well maintained and match their cost very well. WVU is the pride of West Virginia and the state's largest economic contributor. I am so lucky to attend this university!
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West Virginia University is a research institution focused on providing a world-class education to its students. The University is split up into 3 different campuses around the city of Morgantown and is connected by a Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) monorail system built in the 1970's. This makes access between the Evansdale medical and engineering campuses and the downtown main campus easy. Student housing and meal plans are overpriced and mandatory for incoming freshmen. Professors in all disciplines are engaged in some sort of research, and there are many research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. The professors are very good at their jobs, and are always available for office hours and are welcoming of in-class discussion of topics. It is well known that our sports are competeting in the highest level, from football, to basketball, to soccer, and rifle shooting. Hail West Virginia!
West Virginia university was not my first choice, but I'm glad I went here. My first choice was Ohio State university, which I did get accepted into, but it was cheaper for me significantly to go to WVU. At first I thought the school was rough, but once I got settled in to campus life I love this school to pieces. I came from a small town where everyone knew everyone in Ohio. I feel just at home except there is a lot more places to eat! Every class I've had I have known atleast 10 people and every day walking to classes I know atleast 5 people I walk by. You get the small campus feel in a massive campus. I would highly recommend applying and going to WVU