West Virginia University College Portrait
West Virginia UniversityPO Box 6210, Stewart Hall Morgantown, WV 26506
304-293-2121
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- Students
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- Admissions
See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at WVU. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.
- College Costs & Financial Aid
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- Classes and Campus Life
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- Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
See which majors are most popular at WVU and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.
- Student Success & Progress
Discover how many students who start at WVU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.
- Student Learning Outcomes
Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at WVU.
- WVU Community Engagement
New Student Applications (Fall 2012)
Of the 16,521 new freshman applicants, 85% were admitted and 37% of the admitted students enrolled at West Virginia University in Fall 2012.
Of the 2,984 transfer applicants, 67% were admitted and 58% of the admitted students enrolled at West Virginia University in Fall 2012.
New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores
Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT | SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 - 26 | |
| Math | 19 - 26 | 470 - 580 |
| English | 20 - 26 | |
| Critical Reading | 460 - 560 |
50% of enrolled students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class | 41% | |
| Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class | 75% | |
| Percent of new freshmen reporting High School Rank | 58% | |
| Average High School GPA (4-point scale) | 3.36 | |
| Percent of new freshmen reporting High School GPA | 99% | |