West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
WVU is West Virginia's flagship land-grant research university, known for its engineering, forensics, and energy programs.
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Tuition
$9,648
Acceptance
86.26%
Students
23,290
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,648
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,360
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,876
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,700
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
61%
Freshman Retention
81%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
86.26%
SAT range
1010 - 1240
ACT range
20 - 26
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
23,290
Undergrads
17,705
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
400
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
153
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.82
Property Rate / 1,000
2.67
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Morgantown
Violent Rate / 100k
192
Property Rate / 100k
1,443
Location
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Morgantown, WV 26506
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