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.
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 graduatesPetroleum Engineering
67 graduates
$88,983
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Science
62 graduates
$87,125
4 yrs after graduation
Industrial Engineering
126 graduates
$86,715
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
54 graduates
$86,498
4 yrs after graduation
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
82 graduates
$85,251
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
156 graduates
$83,975
4 yrs after graduation
Management Information Systems and Services
62 graduates
$83,671
4 yrs after graduation
Mining and Mineral Engineering
14 graduates
$82,760
4 yrs after graduation
Chemical Engineering
42 graduates
$81,841
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Engineering
27 graduates
$81,690
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
130+ programsAnd 118 more programs available
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