Overview

West Virginia University is a University institution located in Morgantown, WV, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 6009
Morgantown, WV  26506-6009
United States

Contact Ms. Marilyn Potts
Director of Admissions
Email: marilyn.potts@mail.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-293-2121
Fax: 304-293-3080

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Economics
Animal Sciences, General
Plant Sciences, Other
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Landscape Architecture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Microbiology And Immunology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/analyst
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining And Mineral Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Forest Management/forest Resources Management
Land Use Planning And Management/development
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
Wood Science And Wood Products/pulp And Paper Technology/technician
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music, General
Music, Other
Theatre Literature, History And Criticism

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

20,594

Applied

14,807

Accepted

21,086

Enrolled

Female Admissions

10,053

Females Applied

8,116

Females Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

10,541

Males Applied

6,691

Males Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.45

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 3.5
Recommended	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	ACT/SAT Scores

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		520	630
SAT Math		510	620
ACT Composite		21	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,384

In-state

26,568

Out-of-state

Fees

11,618

Room & board

7,988

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

7,488

Avg. Financial Aid Package

6,737

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

6,204

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,225

Avg. Loan Aid

4,737

Avg. Grant Aid

5,812

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

11%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

21,086

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

41%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.98%
Black or African American	3.87%
White or Caucasian	80.29%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.13%
Asian	1.66%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	3.97%
Other	0.67%

Gender

Male (50.11%)

Female (49.89%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Mountaineer Week, Fall Fest and Parent's Weekend and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

Most popular organizations:
Residential Hall Association, Alpha Phi Omega, WVU Greek System, Mountaineer Maniacs and Campus Crusade for Christ

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
patrol officers just for housing

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running		No	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		Division 1A
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery		Division 1
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Gymnastics	No	Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery		Division 1
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Weight Lifting	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No