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West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 89% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
West Virginia University is a public institution located in the city setting of Morgantown, WV. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 17.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 89%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
17.4K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
89% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading520 - 620
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math490 - 600
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 26
1typical 50% range36
89%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Engineering12% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Dentistry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $202,520
Earnings 5yr: $158,414
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,752
Earnings 5yr: $138,334
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,123
Earnings 5yr: $153,284
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,013
Earnings 5yr: $111,315
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,161
Earnings 5yr: $123,579
Debt: N/A
Mining and Mineral Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,619
Earnings 5yr: $92,289
Debt: $24,903
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,512
Earnings 5yr: $109,007
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,413
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,180
Earnings 5yr: $95,095
Debt: $25,207
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,560
Earnings 5yr: $86,826
Debt: N/A
Security Science and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,517
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,277
Earnings 5yr: $95,524
Debt: $23,026
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,097
Earnings 5yr: $82,472
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,324
Earnings 5yr: $95,160
Debt: $21,501
Petroleum Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,142
Earnings 5yr: $92,874
Debt: $26,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,750
Earnings 5yr: $80,411
Debt: $26,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,805
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,857
Earnings 5yr: $83,707
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,497
Earnings 5yr: $81,586
Debt: N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,276
Earnings 5yr: $85,564
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,634
In-State Tuition$10,104
Out-of-State Tuition$28,608
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
22%
Pell Grants
45%
Take Loans
58%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,181
+24% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$55,939
Completion Signals
65%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
83%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$167/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
49%
Men51%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
30%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$76,249
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