West Virginia University
Public, 4-year
PO Box 6201, Morgantown, WV 26506
Quick Facts
17,705
Total Enrollment
86%
Acceptance Rate
61%
Graduation Rate
$45,181
Median Earnings (6yr)
$9,648
In-State Tuition
$12,997
Avg Net Price
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1129
Avg SAT Score
About West Virginia University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Size | 20,000 and above |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
| Branch Campuses | 3 |
Location
| Address | PO Box 6201 |
| City | Morgantown, WV |
| ZIP Code | 26506 |
| County | Monongalia County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: E. Gordon Gee (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 17,705 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 52% |
| Male | 48% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 82.2% |
| Black | 2.9% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5.8% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.6% |
| Unknown | 1.3% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 4.1% |
| Part-Time Students | 3.7% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 520 | 570 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 550 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 26 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$9,648
In-State Tuition
$27,360
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,678
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,997
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 20% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 44% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 20% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $22,500 |
| Median Total Debt | $15,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $32,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 58% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,217 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $10,199 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,379 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,708 |
| $110,001+ | $17,130 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$45,181
6 Years After
$52,556
8 Years After
$55,939
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $27,491 | 75th percentile: $66,603
Earnings by Family Income Background
$36,647
Low Income
$44,576
Middle Income
$51,155
High Income
Student Outcomes
81%
Full-Time Retention
20%
Part-Time Retention
61%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$11,524
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$13,542
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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