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88.4%Acceptance
$9,648Tuition
17,705Students
61%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$55,939Earnings
#3 in West VirginiaPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
88.4%
Average SAT
1,110
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,000–1,220
ACT Composite (avg)
23
Total Enrollment
17,705

Admissions Overview

West Virginia University is an open admission school with an 88% acceptance rate. Most applicants who meet basic requirements will gain admission. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1000-1220 on the SAT or around 23 on the ACT. With 17,705 students enrolled, WVU welcomes a broad range of academic backgrounds. The university seeks students who value hands-on learning and want to be part of a tight-knit community. WVU particularly attracts students interested in engineering, business, or health sciences who also want the full college experience with Big 12 athletics and strong school spirit in the Appalachian Mountains.