West Virginia University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
88.38%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
28.41%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,571
SAT Scores
1,100
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 18,206 students have applied and 16,091 students have allowed to admit to West Virginia University (Acceptance rate: 88.38%). West Virginia's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 28.41 % where 4,571 students have finally enrolled out of 16,091 admitted students.
West Virginia acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in West Virginia.
West Virginia enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in West Virginia.
How to Apply to West Virginia University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply West Virginia. West Virginia offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | admissions.wvu.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.wvu.edu/how-to-apply |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.wvu.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | financialaid.wvu.edu/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | wvuveterans.wvu.edu/ |
| Disability Service | accessibilityservices.wvu.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at West Virginia and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at West Virginia University is 1,100 and the average ACT score is 23. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | 1,100 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in West Virginia | 1,021 | 61 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At West Virginia University, 3,465 students submitted SAT scores (76% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,100 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in West Virginia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 560 | 620 |
| Mathematics | 490 | 540 | 600 |
| Total | 1,000 | 1,100 | 1,220 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At West Virginia University, 1,591 students submitted ACT scores (35% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in West Virginia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 23 | 26 |
| English | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 22 | 26 |
West Virginia Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to West Virginia University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, and Completion of college-preparatory program.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |