WVU
West Virginia University
1 Waterfront Pl, Morgantown, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of West Virginia University (WVU)
About this school
Established in 1867, West Virginia University is the state's major research, doctoral degree-granting, land-grant, public, comprehensive institution. It provides high quality programs of instruction, offering 166 types of degrees at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional levels, including the state's only law school. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture and Forestry, Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, Creative Arts, Engineering and Mineral Resources, and Human Resources and Education, and the Schools of Dentistry, Journalism, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Education, and Social Work. The school fosters basic and applied research and scholarship and engages in and encourages other creative and artistic work. The wide range of health science programs taught at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center through the schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing and pharmacy includes allied health programs and graduate programs in basic health sciences. The two campuses, totaling 673 acres, are located in Morgantown and Evansdale, 75 miles south of Pittsburgh.
- www.wvu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
5,906
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:22,504
- Men:11,879 Men (52.8%)
- Women:10,625 Women (47.2%)
Location
Admission Information (WVU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to West Virginia University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component required | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | University Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Morgantown, WV 26506 |
Phone | (304) 293-2121 |
Fax | (304) 293-3080 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $50 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Not reported |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 72% of 20,594 applicants were admitted |
Women | 81% of 10,053 applicants were admitted |
Men | 63% of 10,541 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 6,445 (44%) of 14,807 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 3,089 (38%) of 8,116 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 3,356 (50%) of 6,691 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.47 |
375 And Above | 40% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 16% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 14% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 13% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 15% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 2% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 510-600 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 24 average |21-27 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 7% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 37% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 48% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 8% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | Not reported |
Tuition & Financial Aid (WVU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $8,376|Out-of-state: $23,616 (37.27%)
- Room & Board: - $10,576 (47.06%)
- Other Expenses: - $900 (4.0%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,620 (11.66%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
West Virginia University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning November 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003827 | Free |
State Aid Form | - |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 4,500 (88.1%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,848 (63.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,848 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 102 (3.6%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | Not reported |
Average Award | $6,752 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,249 (79.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,357 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,166 (76.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,268 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,994 (70.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 746 (14.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,590 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 16,234 (79.1%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 10,513 (64.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 10,513 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 605 (5.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | Not reported |
Average Award | $7,292 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 7,571 (72.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,212 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 8,281 (78.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,448 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 5,672 (54.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 2,582 (12.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,127 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 60% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $29,358 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Agriculture, Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Debating, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children of Workers in Trades, Ethnic Background, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (WVU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,142
Part-Time Faculty
344
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
60%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 16% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 22% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 27% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 10% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 8% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 10% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 7% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 9% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 27% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 47% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 6% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 4% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 1,867,400 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 1800 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
West Virginia University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
79.6%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
35.2%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
53.6%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
57.3%
Programs & Majors (WVU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (68)
- Accounting
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Animal Sciences, General
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Child Development
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Exercise Physiology
- Finance, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
- General Studies
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Industrial Engineering
- Journalism
- Landscape Architecture
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Mining and Mineral Engineering
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Music, Other
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
- Petroleum Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Plant Sciences, Other
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
- Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Engineering, Business/marketing, Communication/journalism, Social sciences, Interdisciplinary studies
Online Degrees
Education, business/foreign language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Pharmacy
Master's Programs of Study (149)
- Accounting
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- African Studies
- African-American Studies
- Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Sciences--General
- American Studies
- Analytical Chemistry
- Animal Sciences
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Art Education
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Asian Studies
- Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biostatistics
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Cancer Biology/Oncology
- Cell Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Child and Family Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Community Health
- Computer Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Corporate and Organizational Communication
- Counselor Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Developmental Biology
- Developmental Psychology
- Early Childhood Education
- Economic Development
- Economics
- Education of Students with Severe/Multiple Disabilities
- Education of the Gifted
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Entomology
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Evolutionary Biology
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
- Food Science and Technology
- Forensic Sciences
- Forestry
- French
- Genetics
- Genomic Sciences
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geography
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Graphic Design
- Health Promotion
- Higher Education
- History
- History of Science and Technology
- Horticulture
- Human Development
- Human Genetics
- Human Services
- Hydrogeology
- Immunology
- Industrial Hygiene
- Industrial and Labor Relations
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Inorganic Chemistry
- International Affairs
- International Economics
- Journalism
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Legal and Justice Studies
- Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Mineral/Mining Engineering
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Music Education
- Natural Resources
- Neurobiology
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Oral and Dental Sciences
- Organic Chemistry
- Paleontology
- Petroleum Engineering
- Pharmaceutical Administration
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Physical Chemistry
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Physiology
- Plant Pathology
- Plasma Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Health--General
- Public Policy
- Reading Education
- Recreation and Park Management
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Reproductive Biology
- Safety Engineering
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Sport Psychology
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Teratology
- Theater
- Theoretical Chemistry
- Theoretical Physics
- Toxicology
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Writing
Campus Life (WVU)
Location & Geography
Population
30,666
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Pittsburgh
Campus Size
1,892 acres
Weather
Temperature | 16.2 average low in January, 77.6 average high in September |
Rain | 153 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | Morgantown |
Nearest Train Station | Connellsville |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, cooperative housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
15% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
85%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Mountaineer |
School Colors | Old gold and blue |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Riflery | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Riflery | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | football |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
West Virginia University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, residential hall association, alpha phi omega, wvu greek system, mountaineer maniacs, campus crusade for christ
Sororities
6% of women participate
Fraternities
7% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
20,713
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
22,504
Women
10,625
Men
11,879
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.6% Asian
- 4.7% Black/African-American
- 3.8% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 84.9% White
- 0.3% Unknown
International Students
6.8% from 84 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
5,906
Student Resources (WVU)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Chemistry98 Documents
- Mathematics96 Documents
- Geology58 Documents
- Psychology60 Documents
- Sport and Exercise Psychology46 Documents
Popular Courses
- PSYC 241 - Introduction To Human DevelopmentPsychology
- CHEM 234 - Organic Chemistry 2Chemistry
- MATH 155 - Calculus 1Mathematics
- SEP 271 - Sport in American SocietySport and Exercise Psychology
- SOCA 101 - Introduction to SociologySociology And Anthropology
Popular Professors
- Lauren AlvisPSYC 241
- Alexander SturgesSEP 271
- Dan CammiloneATTR 121
- Elizabeth ThomasBIOL 102
- Scott CrichlowPOLS 250