West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Morgantown, WV · Small city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 17,385 |
| Acceptance rate | 89% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1000–1220 · 76% submit |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 20–26 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 61% |
| First-year retention | 79% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 17:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $26,415 in-state · $44,919 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $65 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Engineering, Business, Health professions & nursing, Biology, Social sciences.
West Virginia University campus map
On campus
Arnold Hall and Apartments (WVU), Wise Library.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Wings Ole', Papa John's, Lavender Cafe, Insomnia Cookies, Taterz, Town Hill
- Coffee: The Grind, Phoenix Bakery, Starbucks
- Nightlife: Chestnut Brew Works, Mutt's
- Shops: Cartridges Galore
- Museums and culture: Metropolitan Theatre, Ruby Ampitheater at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park, Wiles Hill Community Building
- Groceries: Little General, Sheetz
- Parks: Hazel Ruby McQuain Park, Whitemoore Park, Wiles Hill Park
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