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West Virginia University

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Acceptance Rate 84 %
SAT Average 1,130
Tuition & Fees $25,320
($8,976)
Student Population 26,269
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,852

Academic Overview

West Virginia University Campus, Morgantown, WV
West Virginia University is a public, 4 or more years institute located in Morgantown, West Virginia. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2021 tuition & fees are $8,976 for West Virginia residents and $25,320 for out-of-state students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 26,269 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 84% and the graduation rate is 62% last year.
The salary after graduation from West Virginia University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $52,700. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2021 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2020-2021, tuition and fees of West Virginia University are $8,976 for West Virginia residents and $25,320 for non-residents. For graduate schools, its 2021 tuition and fees are $10,134 for in-state students and $26,154 for out-of-state students.
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West Virginia University 2021 Tuition & Fees
West Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,976$25,320
Graduate$10,134$26,154
[Chart] 2020-2021 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2021 key academic statistics at West Virginia. The acceptance rate of West Virginia is 84% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 32%. The average graduation rate is 62% and the transfer-out rate is 25%. The average received amount of financial aid is $9,852 and 71% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 26,269 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for West Virginia University is 84 %.
Acceptance Rate
84%
Graduation Rate for West Virginia University is 62 %
Graduation Rate
62%
Transfer-out Rate for West Virginia University is 25 %
Transfer-out Rate
25%
Retention Rate for West Virginia University is 76 %
Retention Rate
76%
Student Population for West Virginia University is 26,269
Student Population
26,269
Student to Faculty Ratio for West Virginia University is 18 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,852 at West Virginia University.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,852

Offered Degrees

West Virginia offers 213 major programs through online and on-site education where 24 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's Degree754
Master's Degree8718
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship411
Doctor's degree - professional practice101

Special Learning Opportunities

West Virginia University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:7,210)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,258)

Veterans Benefits

West Virginia University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✗
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗

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