West Virginia University

www.wvu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,144

1.87% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$13,422

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.93%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

89.8%

17,074 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

25,474

87.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

63.1%

3,004 Graduates

About

West Virginia University is a higher education institution located in Monongalia County, WV. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at West Virginia University were General Interdisciplinary Studies (248 degrees awarded), General Health & Physical Education (224 degrees), and Registered Nursing (216 degrees).

In 2021, 6,623 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Virginia University. 52.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,230 degrees), 20.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (251 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia University is $9,144, which is $−19,848 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia University is $9,144, which is $−19,848 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,422.

In 2021, 73% of undergraduate students attending West Virginia University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,144

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at West Virginia University was $9,144. The cost of tuition at West Virginia University is $−19,848 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$13,422

2021 Value

2.56%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 West Virginia University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,422. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of West Virginia University grew by 2.56%.

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 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.58% between 2020 and 2021.

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

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at West Virginia University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.82% with respect to 2020, when 71% 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.

2.93%

2019 Default Rate

189

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at West Virginia University was 2.93%, which represents 189 out of the 6452 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 17,074 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 1.45% annual growth. Out of those 17,074 applicants, 15,336 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.8% acceptance rate.

There were 25,474 students enrolled at West Virginia University in 2021. 57% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

West Virginia University has an overall enrollment yield of 28.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

15,336

Accepted Out of 17,074

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of West Virginia University was 89.8% (15,336 admissions from 17,074 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 83.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 1.45%, while admissions grew by 5.51%..

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

57%

Submission Percentage (2021)

2,457

Scores Submitted (2021)

57% of enrolled first-time students at West Virginia University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

West Virginia University had a total enrollment of 25,474 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia University is 22,284 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,190. This means that 87.5% of students enrolled at West Virginia University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Virginia University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.1% White, 4.86% Two or More Races, 4.05% Hispanic or Latino, 3.61% Black or African American, 2.13% Asian, 0.126% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0589% 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 (38.7%) and Two or More Races Female (3.22%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.7%), followed by White Male (30.1%) and Asian Female (2.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Virginia University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 25,474 students. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia University is 22,284 and the part-time enrollment is 3,190. This means that 87.5% of students enrolled at West Virginia University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

81%

2021 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 81%. 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 (2021)

White
20,144 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,239 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,032 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Virginia University is 79.1% White, 4.86% Two or More Races, 4.05% Hispanic or Latino, 3.61% Black or African American, 2.13% Asian, 0.126% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0589% 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 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 210 students (0.824%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 351 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 (5,230 degrees awarded). There were 20.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (251 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at West Virginia University is General Interdisciplinary Studies (248 degrees awarded), followed by General Health & Physical Education (224 degrees) and Registered Nursing (216 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Agriculture (198 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (168 degrees), and Engineering (821 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 (428,230 people), Other managers (406,184 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (355,693 people), Civil engineers (267,540 people), and Mechanical engineers (196,714 people).

The most specialized majors at West Virginia University in 2021 are Agriculture (198 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (168 degrees), Engineering (821 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (261 degrees), and Physical Sciences (117 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at West Virginia University are Agriculture (198 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (168 degrees), Engineering (821 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (261 degrees), and Physical Sciences (117 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (478,377 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (461,260 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (360,499 people), Construction (316,875 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (235,213 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 (2021)

General Interdisciplinary Studies
248 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
224 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
216 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at West Virginia University was General Interdisciplinary Studies with 248 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

3,136

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

3,487

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 3,136 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia University, which is 0.899 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,487).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 155 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 10.3 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 234 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.8 times more than the 30 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 39% of students graduating from West Virginia University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (81.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at West Virginia University is Female and Asian (81.8% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.266% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
5,230 degrees awarded
Black or African American
251 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
229 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Virginia University is white (5,230 degrees awarded). There were 20.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (251 degrees).

0.423% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
2,885 degrees awarded
White Male
2,345 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
136 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Virginia University is white female (2,885 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2345 degrees).

Operations

West Virginia University has an endowment valued at nearly $838M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 45.5M (5.43%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, West Virginia University had a total salary expenditure of 1.13B. West Virginia University employs 359 Associate professors, 340 Professors and 335 Assistant professors. Most academics at West Virginia University are Male Professor (230), Male Associate professor (186), and Female Assistant professor (178).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia University are: Management, with 621 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 378 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 316 employees.

Endowment

$838M

2021 Endowment

18.2%

growth from 2020

West Virginia University has an endowment valued at about $838M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of West Virginia University grew 18.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $450M 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

$102M - Federal
$55.5M - State
$1.21M - Local

As of 2021, West Virginia University received $102M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $55.5M from state grants and contracts, and $1.21M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$538M

2021 Salaries

0.504%

growth from 2020

In 2021, West Virginia University paid a median of $538M in salaries, which represents 47.6% of their overall expenditure ($1.13B) and a 0.504% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$116M

Instructional Salaries

1,102

Number of Employees

In 2021, West Virginia University paid a total of $116M to 1,102 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

359 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

621 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Virginia University were Associate professor with 359 employees, Professor with 340 employees, and Assistant professor with 335 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia University were Management with 621 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 378 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 316 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Virginia University was Male Professor with 230 employees, Male Associate professor with 186 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 178 employees.

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