Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.6k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
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?
Sticker price$23,524
Net price (after aid)$12,997
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,217
$30k – $48k$10,199
$48k – $75k$12,379
$75k – $110k$15,708
$110k+$17,130
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$55,939
Median debt at graduation$22,500
Est. monthly loan payment$239
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants20%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans44%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
61%
Freshman Retention
81%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$13k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong post-grad earnings
$55.9k above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.6k
below avg
Out-of-state
$27.4k
Net price
$13k
below avg
Pell
20%
Median debt
$22.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$55.9k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (30)
Natural Sciences
PhysicsEnvironmental ScienceChemistryBiology
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
CybersecurityArtificial IntelligenceData Science
Education
Secondary EducationSpecial EducationElementary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
86%
SAT range
1010 - 1240
ACT range
20 - 26
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is West Virginia University located?
- West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV, in the United States.
- What type of institution is West Virginia University?
- West Virginia University is a public university based in WV. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at West Virginia University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at West Virginia University is approximately 86%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at West Virginia University?
- West Virginia University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,648 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend West Virginia University?
- West Virginia University reports total enrollment of approximately 23,290 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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