West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · Public · 17,385 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,450 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $12,501 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $14,179 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $18,710 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,273 |
| All incomes (average) | $15,634 |
Sticker tuition: $10,104 in-state, $28,608 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Average SAT
- 1122
- Median ACT
- 24
- Students with Pell grants
- 22%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 65%
- Freshman retention
- 83%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $55,939
- Median debt at graduation
- $22,500
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business18%
Health & Nursing11%
Engineering11%
Biology & Life Sciences8%
Social Sciences7%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Agriculture5%
Communications & Media4%
Kinesiology & Sports Science4%
Psychology4%
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