Acceptance
89%
Avg SAT
1122
In-State
$10,104
Grad Rate (4yr)
48%
Retention
83%
Earnings
$55,939
AI Overview
Nestled in the Appalachian foothills, West Virginia University combines nationally recognized programs in information science and agriculture with genuine mountain-state hospitality. The campus pulses with Big 12 athletics energy and deep state pride—students here aren't afraid to get their hands dirty, whether conducting agricultural research or cheering at packed football games. Self-motivated students who value accessible faculty and want practical, career-focused education without pretension thrive in Morgantown's close-knit college town atmosphere.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$10,104
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,608
Room & Board
$14,582
Average Net Price
$15,634
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
22%
Take Federal Loans
45%
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$55,939Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$22,500Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesMining and Mineral Engineering
17 graduates
$109,619
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
33 graduates
$99,542
4 yrs after graduation
Industrial Engineering
70 graduates
$99,180
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Engineering
39 graduates
$99,048
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Science
72 graduates
$98,277
4 yrs after graduation
Chemical Engineering
42 graduates
$96,503
4 yrs after graduation
Management Information Systems and Services
70 graduates
$95,324
4 yrs after graduation
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
80 graduates
$94,750
4 yrs after graduation
Petroleum Engineering
37 graduates
$91,142
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
161 graduates
$90,461
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
128+ programsAnd 116 more programs available
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