West Virginia University

www.wvu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,104

4.73% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$15,169

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

89%

18,729 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

23,643

87.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

63.9%

3,008 Graduates

About

West Virginia University is a higher education institution located in Monongalia County, WV. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at West Virginia University were Registered Nursing (179 degrees awarded), General Marketing & Marketing Management (168 degrees), and General Health & Physical Education (162 degrees).

In 2024, 6,327 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Virginia University. 53.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,081 degrees), 18.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (273 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia University is $10,104, which is $−21,816 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia University is $10,104, which is $21,816 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,169.

In 2024, 76% of undergraduate students attending West Virginia University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,104

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at West Virginia University was $10,104. The cost of tuition at West Virginia University is $−21,816 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Virginia University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,169

2024 Value

10.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 West Virginia University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,169. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of West Virginia University grew by 10.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Virginia University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,788

Room and Board

$950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Virginia University was of $11,788 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13.2% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $950. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Virginia University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at West Virginia University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.33% with respect to 2023, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Virginia University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

West Virginia University received 18,729 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 5.68% annual growth. Out of those 18,729 applicants, 16,669 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89% acceptance rate.

There were 23,643 students enrolled at West Virginia University in 2024. 58% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

West Virginia University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

16,669

Accepted Out of 18,729

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of West Virginia University was 89% (16,669 admissions from 18,729 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 86.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 5.68%, while admissions declined by 2.69%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of West Virginia University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

58%

Submission Percentage (2024)

2,394

Scores Submitted (2024)

58% of enrolled first-time students at West Virginia University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

West Virginia University had a total enrollment of 23,643 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia University is 20,733 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,910. This means that 87.7% of students enrolled at West Virginia University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Virginia University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79% White, 5.13% Two or More Races, 4.47% Hispanic or Latino, 3.37% Black or African American, 2.1% Asian, 0.152% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0381% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at West Virginia University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.4%), followed by White Male (39.4%) and Two or More Races Female (3.11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.3%), followed by White Male (29.1%) and Black or African American Female (2.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Virginia University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 23,643 students. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia University is 20,733 and the part-time enrollment is 2,910. This means that 87.7% of students enrolled at West Virginia University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Virginia University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at West Virginia University was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), West Virginia University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Virginia University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
18,667 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,213 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,058 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Virginia University is 79% White, 5.13% Two or More Races, 4.47% Hispanic or Latino, 3.37% Black or African American, 2.1% Asian, 0.152% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0381% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 383 students (1.62%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 459 more women than men received degrees from West Virginia University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Virginia University is white (5,081 degrees awarded). There were 18.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (273 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at West Virginia University is Registered Nursing (179 degrees awarded), followed by General Marketing & Marketing Management (168 degrees) and General Health & Physical Education (162 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Virginia University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (133 degrees awarded), Agriculture (212 degrees), and Communications (396 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia University are Software developers (509,781 people), Other managers (496,032 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (372,503 people), Civil engineers (314,031 people), and Mechanical engineers (222,457 people).

The most specialized majors at West Virginia University in 2024 are Natural Resources & Conservation (133 degrees awarded), Agriculture (212 degrees), Communications (396 degrees), Engineering (632 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (195 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at West Virginia University are Natural Resources & Conservation (133 degrees awarded), Agriculture (212 degrees), Communications (396 degrees), Engineering (632 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (195 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia University are Computer Systems Design (603,645 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (494,030 people), Construction (396,364 people), Elementary & secondary schools (383,604 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (379,094 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Virginia University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
179 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
168 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
162 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at West Virginia University was Registered Nursing with 179 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at West Virginia University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,934

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

3,393

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,934 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia University, which is 0.865 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,393).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Virginia University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 160 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia University in General Business, which is 2.11 times more than the 76 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 181 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.46 times more than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 43% of students graduating from West Virginia University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,081 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
273 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
242 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Virginia University is white (5,081 degrees awarded). There were 18.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (273 degrees).

0.917% of degree recipients (58 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,891 degrees awarded
White Female
2,891 degrees awarded
White Female
2,889 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Virginia University is white female (2,891 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,891 degrees).

Operations

West Virginia University has an endowment valued at nearly $862M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 25.7M (2.98%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, West Virginia University had a total salary expenditure of 1.27B. West Virginia University employs 320 Professors, 272 Associate professors and 267 Assistant professors. Most academics at West Virginia University are Male Professor (208), Female Assistant professor (140), and Female Associate professor (136).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia University are: Management, with 639 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 383 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 366 employees.

Endowment

$862M

2024 Endowment

1.09%

growth from 2023

West Virginia University has an endowment valued at about $862M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of West Virginia University grew 1.09% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $610M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at West Virginia University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$137M - Federal
$84.9M - State
$1.89M - Local

As of 2024, West Virginia University received $137M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $84.9M from state grants and contracts, and $1.89M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$594M

2024 Salaries

1.8%

decline from 2023

In 2024, West Virginia University paid a median of $594M in salaries, which represents 46.9% of their overall expenditure ($1.27B) and a 1.8% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.08% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.97% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$105M

Instructional Salaries

923

Number of Employees

In 2024, West Virginia University paid a total of $105M to 923 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia University were Management with 639 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 383 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 366 employees.

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