West Virginia University
WV · Common Data Set 2024-2025
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 85.2% | 4,129 | 63.9% | 1,110 |
| 2023-2024 | 77.8% | 13,464 | 66.0% | 1,110 |
Common cross-admits
- Marshall University
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
- Penn State University Park
- Ohio University-Main Campus
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Duquesne University
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to West Virginia University — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- Illinois State University
- University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Washington State University
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Kansas State University
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at West Virginia University?
West Virginia University admits 85.2% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for West Virginia University?
The middle 50% SAT range at West Virginia University is 1010–1210, with a median score of 1110. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1010; students at the 75th percentile scored 1210.
What ACT score do I need for West Virginia University?
The middle 50% ACT range at West Virginia University is 20–26, with a median of 23.
How much does West Virginia University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at West Virginia University is $27,192. Room and board is approximately $14,582. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at West Virginia University?
West Virginia University's 6-year graduation rate is 63.9%. The first-year retention rate is 83.4%.
How many students attend West Virginia University?
West Virginia University enrolls 18,206 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from West Virginia University's officially published Common Data Set for 2024-2025.