Can you get into West Virginia University?
Morgantown, WV · Public · 17,385 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
89.0%
SAT middle 50%
1010–1220
median 1130
ACT middle 50%
20–26
median 24
Graduation rate
63%
within six years
Reported by the college
What West Virginia University actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Class rank
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Test scores
- Legacy
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether West Virginia University considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $26,415, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at West Virginia University by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$9,450
- $30k–$48k$12,501
- $48k–$75k$14,179
- $75k–$110k$18,710
- Over $110k$20,273
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
West Virginia University admissions, answered
What is West Virginia University's acceptance rate?
West Virginia University admits 89.0% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for West Virginia University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1010 and 1220. A score above 1220 clears the 75th percentile; below 1010, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
What does West Virginia University look for in an application?
West Virginia University reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, class rank most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does West Virginia University actually cost?
Sticker price is $26,415, but the average family pays $15,634 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $9,450 per year on average.
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