West Virginia University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,360

2.36% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$12,202

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

88.4%

18,206 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

24,741

87.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

61.1%

3,122 Graduates

About

West Virginia University is a higher education institution located in Monongalia County, WV. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at West Virginia University were Registered Nursing (223 degrees awarded), General Health & Physical Education (200 degrees), and General Interdisciplinary Studies (191 degrees).

In 2022, 6,534 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 (5,163 degrees), 21.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (242 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia University is $9,360, which is $−20,790 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Virginia University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 5910 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia University is $9,360, which is $20,790 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,202.

In 2022, 75% of undergraduate students attending West Virginia University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,360

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at West Virginia University was $9,360. The cost of tuition at West Virginia University is $−20,790 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

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

Average Net Price

$12,202

2022 Value

9.09%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 West Virginia University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,202. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of West Virginia University grew by 9.09%.

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

$9,764

Room and Board

$950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Virginia University was of $9,764 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

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

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at West Virginia University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 2.74% with respect to 2021, when 73% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Virginia University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 5910 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

West Virginia University received 18,206 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 6.63% annual growth. Out of those 18,206 applicants, 16,091 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.4% acceptance rate.

There were 24,741 students enrolled at West Virginia University in 2022. 76% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

West Virginia University has an overall enrollment yield of 28.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

16,091

Accepted Out of 18,206

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of West Virginia University was 88.4% (16,091 admissions from 18,206 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 89.8%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 6.63%, while admissions grew by 4.92%.

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

76%

Submission Percentage (2022)

3,465

Scores Submitted (2022)

76% of enrolled first-time students at West Virginia University in 2022 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 24,741 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia University is 21,685 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,056. This means that 87.6% of students enrolled at West Virginia University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Virginia University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.3% White, 4.97% Two or More Races, 4.08% Hispanic or Latino, 3.37% Black or African American, 2.03% Asian, 0.121% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0566% 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 (39.2%) and Two or More Races Female (3.22%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40%), followed by White Male (29.9%) and Black or African American Female (2.12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Virginia University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 24,741 students. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia University is 21,685 and the part-time enrollment is 3,056. This means that 87.6% of students enrolled at West Virginia University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.4% 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

79%

2022 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 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), West Virginia University had a retention rate lower 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 (2022)

White
19,625 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,229 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,009 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Virginia University is 79.3% White, 4.97% Two or More Races, 4.08% Hispanic or Latino, 3.37% Black or African American, 2.03% Asian, 0.121% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0566% 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 47.5% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.58% 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, 301 students (1.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 470 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 (5,163 degrees awarded). There were 21.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (242 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at West Virginia University is Registered Nursing (223 degrees awarded), followed by General Health & Physical Education (200 degrees) and General Interdisciplinary Studies (191 degrees).

In 2022, 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 Engineering (840 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (222 degrees), and Biology (423 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians (489,470 people), Software developers (488,546 people), Other managers (460,165 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (371,030 people), and Civil engineers (287,511 people).

The most specialized majors at West Virginia University in 2022 are Engineering (840 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (222 degrees), Biology (423 degrees), Physical Sciences (102 degrees), and Legal (131 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at West Virginia University are Engineering (840 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (222 degrees), Biology (423 degrees), Physical Sciences (102 degrees), and Legal (131 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (624,971 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (567,019 people), Computer Systems Design (543,128 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (482,610 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (342,429 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 (2022)

Registered Nursing
223 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
200 degrees awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
191 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at West Virginia University was Registered Nursing with 223 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

3,032

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

3,502

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 3,032 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia University, which is 0.866 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,502).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 159 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 4.82 times more than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 230 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.93 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 41% 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 63% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at West Virginia University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.128% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
5,163 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
242 degrees awarded
Black or African American
241 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Virginia University is white (5,163 degrees awarded). There were 21.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (242 degrees).

0.398% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
2,853 degrees awarded
White Male
2,310 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
147 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Virginia University is white female (2,853 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2310 degrees).

Operations

West Virginia University has an endowment valued at nearly $847M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −28.8M (−3.4%) compared to the 1.13% average return (4.2M on 373M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2022, West Virginia University had a total salary expenditure of 1.21B. West Virginia University employs 365 Associate professors, 335 Assistant professors and 298 Professors. Most academics at West Virginia University are Male Professor (202), Male Associate professor (194), and Female Assistant professor (174).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia University are: Management, with 656 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 429 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 392 employees.

Endowment

$847M

2022 Endowment

1.08%

growth from 2021

West Virginia University has an endowment valued at about $847M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of West Virginia University grew 1.08% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $474M 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

$111M - Federal
$71.7M - State
$1.6M - Local

As of 2022, West Virginia University received $111M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $71.7M from state grants and contracts, and $1.6M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$565M

2022 Salaries

4.97%

growth from 2021

In 2022, West Virginia University paid a median of $565M in salaries, which represents 46.7% of their overall expenditure ($1.21B) and a 4.97% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.504% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.11% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$122M

Instructional Salaries

1,119

Number of Employees

In 2022, West Virginia University paid a total of $122M to 1,119 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $73.7M (30%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

365 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

656 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Virginia University were Associate professor with 365 employees, Assistant professor with 335 employees, and Professor with 298 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia University were Management with 656 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 429 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 392 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Virginia University was Male Professor with 202 employees, Male Associate professor with 194 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 174 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at West Virginia University.

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