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West Virginia University

#2 in Best Value Colleges in West Virginia
  • 4 Year
  • Morgantown, WV
  • 2,781 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      B+
    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
      A-
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      B-
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    WVU is a highly rated public university located in Morgantown, West Virginia. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 20,712 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the WVU acceptance rate is 72%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Journalism, and Sociology. Graduating 57% of students, WVU alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,500.
    wvu.edu
    (304) 293-0111
    PO Box 6201
    Morgantown, WV 26506
    About West Virginia University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Big 12 Conference
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    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
    72%
    Application Deadline
    August 1
    SAT Range
    1020-1210
    ACT Range
    21-27
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

    Cost

    Net Price
    $11,486/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,964/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    93%

    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
    71%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.204 responses
    58%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.204 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      590 Graduates
    • Journalism
      226 Graduates
    • Sociology
      216 Graduates
    • Psychology
      188 Graduates
    • Nursing
      185 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      180 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      171 Graduates
    • Business
      164 Graduates
    • Biology
      131 Graduates
    • Exercise Physiology
      124 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    20,712Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,789
    Undergrads Over 25
    4%
    Pell Grant
    28%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 152 responses
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    • A Mountaineer
      48%
    • The school is very diverse.
      16%
    • Free
      10%
    • Montani Semper Liberi
      8%
    • Down to Earth
      7%
    • Nice
      3%
    • It's a jersey thing.
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    52%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.235 responses
    Poll
    63%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.282 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 146 responses
    Report
    • Prideful
      27%
    • Let's go Mountaineers!
      21%
    • One of a kind experience
      14%
    • Wild and wonderful West Virginia
      12%
    • Proud
      12%
    • Worthwhile
      3%
    • Money Hungry
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $45,800/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    57%
    National
    49%
    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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    The moment I moved in, WVU became my home. Everyone involved in this compus was very welcoming and made me excited to further my education here. The professors truly care for their student's success and the classes are efficient. The campus is beautiful, and there is always something to do. The housing is clean, and feels like home from the start. Oh, and not to mention the football games! Sporting events really bring the mountaineer family together with a shared interest in sports. I can't see myself at any other college. Let's go mountaineers!
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    I am in my first semester of my freshman year at West Virginia University. I like that the university is community-oriented, in which clubs and organizations are used to create connections with students. Even though the school has a few people from different backgrounds, I wish it was more diverse so I could embrace more cultures. I have been given a lot of opportunities and experiences within my short amount of time here and appreciate the new world I have been exposed to. West Virginia is a great school to be apart of!
    The campus is really pretty and everyone is really friendly. The professors I've had have been pretty good for the most part PRT, which is a great idea and makes getting to class easier, is not always reliable. The bus system is great though and students get to ride it for free with their ID. The dorms I've seen have been nice, but the bathroom cleanliness could be improved. Although most of it is do to students and not necessarily the cleaning staff. Overall my experience has been great!