West Virginia University, WV
Public4-Year • Large • Primarily NonresidentialDoctoral UniversitySelective • Low Transfer-In3 CampusesMain Campus
West Virginia University Rankings
Affordability82
Selectivity43
Retention37
Graduation23
Earnings33
Diversity21
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at West Virginia University
100%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
-Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing13%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education2%
Engineering16%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities6%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies7%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences7%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into West Virginia University
82%Admission Rate
570Median SAT Math
575Median SAT Reading
24Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–620
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)530–620
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–27
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending West Virginia University
$9KIn-State Tuition
$25KOut-of-State Tuition
$21KAverage Total Cost
$13KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $10K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $11K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $13K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $16K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after West Virginia University
50%Receive Federal Loans
$15KMedian Federal Debt
58%Repayment Rate
$243Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 11% | 9% |
| >$110K | 27% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 53% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 58% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 64% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 72% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at West Virginia University
76%Retention Rate
28%Transfer Rate
17%Withdrawal Rate
59%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 36% | 47% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 59% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 59% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 58% | 42% | 53% |
| Black | 45% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51% | 39% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 29% | 47% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 47% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 60% | 50% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 48% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 53% | 30% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after West Virginia University
93%Employment Rate
$34KMedian Salary
$21K25 Pctl Salary
$51K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 81% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 78% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $51K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $67K | $53K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $33K | $35K |
Students
Students at West Virginia University
20,499Undergraduates
87%Full-time Undergrads
20Avg Entry Age
5,709Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 80% | 82% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 29% | 15% | 15% |