Universities/WV/West Virginia University

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV · Public · 17,385 students

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$56k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
89%Acceptance Rate
65%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)64.7%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)48.4%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate83.4%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students30.4%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1122
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
24
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing17.5%
Engineering12.0%
Health Sciences9.4%
Biological Sciences8.0%
Social Sciences6.8%
Communications4.8%
Psychology3.5%
Humanities3.3%
Computer Science2.1%
Education2.1%
History1.1%
Mathematics0.4%

Faculty & Resources

$12k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$14k
Instructional Spend per Student
$836M
Total Endowment

West Virginia University — Academics

West Virginia University has a graduation rate of 64.7%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 83.4%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1122, and the ACT midpoint is 24. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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