West Virginia University in Morgantown is the flagship higher education institution of the WVU System (enrollment 28,000+). We offer groundbreaking research, internationally renowned faculty, trailblazing spirit and endless academic possibilities.
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Campus Visits Contact
Director of Visitors Center
P.O. Box 6693
Morgantown, WV 26506-6693
Experience College Life
Mountainlair (Student Union)
Personal Rapid Transit (PRT)
Mountaineer Field
Historic Woodburn Circle
Downtown Library Complex WVU Barnes & Nobel Bookstore Coliseum
Cooper's Rock State Park
Caperton Recreational Trail
Downtown Morgantown
Cheat Lake Area
Core Arboretum Pittsburgh PA is 70 miles north of Morgantown.
Campus Tours
9:30 am and 1:00 pm, Saturdays-10:00 am-12:30 pm
304-293-3489
Dates: Year-round
Times: Mon-Fri 9:30am and 1:00 pm
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Faculty and Coach Visits
Class Visits
Overnight Dorm Stays
Transportation
Admissions
Admissions
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WVU has rolling admissions, which means appliants are considered for and informed of admission on a first-come, first-served basis after we start admitting students in August. Application is easy and we don't require essays or recommendations. Go to admissions.wvu.edu/how-to-apply to apply for more info.
No ACT or SAT Test Scores? No problem. We use a weighted GPA if provided on the high school transcript or self-reported by the student. You're automatically considered for scholarships upon application. We have scholarships for in-state and out-of-state students, and transfer and international students! See complete admission requirements at go.wvu.edu/admission-requirements.?
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SAT & ACT Test Scores
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — August 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
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Academic Programs
West Virginia University is an R1 research institution, one of only 146 in the nation. Researchers are working in energy, physics and astronomy, neuroscience, forensic science, rural health and fighting the opioid epidemic. In 2021, WVU reached a new record of research funding: $203 million. WVU hosts the world's first institute devoted to studying human memory and was ranked in the top 2.5% of 19,788 universities worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings.
Majors and Degrees Offered
WVU has over 350 majors, so students can study topics as diverse as forensic science, dance, criminology, public health, entrepreneurship and innovation, music industry, cybersecurity, accounting, aerospace engineering, biostatistics, astronomy, business, energy systems engineering, psychology, mining engineering, physics, sport management and strategic communications. Students can even personalize their degree by adding one or more of 147 minors, such as cybersecurity, equine studies, entertainment media, esports and strategic social media.
Faculty and Class Information
Graduation Rates
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agricultural Economics.
Animal Sciences, General.
Plant Sciences, Other.
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Landscape Architecture.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Exercise Physiology.
Microbiology and Immunology.
Neuroscience.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Information Systems and Services.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Organizational Leadership.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, General.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Journalism.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, Other.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Agricultural Teacher Education.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING.
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Industrial Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Mining and Mineral Engineering.
Petroleum Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Child Development.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
Public Health, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management.
Land Use Planning and Management/Development.
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management.
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Criminology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Game and Interactive Media Design.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism.
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Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
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Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
For their new campus home, students can choose from 12 residence halls that include Living-Learning Communities of fellow scholars focused on academic topics or innovation, a global outlook and more.
As of May 2022:
In-state annual tuition: $9,144
Out-of-state annual tuition: $25,824
Room and board: $11,619
Financial Aid
$129,960,526 disbursed in scholarships (systemwide)
90% of freshmen received grants/scholarships
$13,643: average award
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Expenses per Academic Year
Available Aid
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
State Loans
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Student Body
Student Body
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WVU's Morgantown campus is home to over 25,000 students (4,300+ of them freshmen). Students come here from 49 U.S. states and 112 nations, with a 47% male, 53% female student body.
WVU students enjoy the excitement of 18 intercollegiate athletic teams and there are also 500+ student organizations, as well as club and intramural sports. Choices include Quidditch Club, Society of Women Engineers, Roller Vixens, Model United Nations, Mortar Board, and Robotics Club. Students also help others through the Center for Service and Learning, earning class credit for community service. Project 168 formally recognizes out-of-class efforts and adds purpose to them. The Career Services Center guides students with resume preparation, internships and virtual and in-person career fairs that bring hundreds of employers to students. Employers have included Hershey, IBM, GE, Ford, Coca-Cola, the FBI and CIA, Apple, NASA, PepsiCo and the U.S. Department of State. A global network of 210,000+ WVU alumni is proof that the path found here leads to success and meaning.
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Campus Life
Campus Life
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Location
Only 70 miles from Pittsburgh, Morgantown is consistently listed as one of the best places to live in America. A welcoming campus community, friendly people and a beautiful mountain location all result in a town ranked as the "#1 Small City in America." And WVU Morgantown is one of the "Top 40 Safest" college campuses in the U.S.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
WVU is one of a few universities that offers petroleum and natural gas engineering. We are the only school to offer three levels of degrees in forensic and investigative science (bachelor's, master's and doctoral) and have the largest crime scene training complex, which trains future investigators with four crime scene houses, a vehicle processing center and a vault for bank robbery scenarios. WVU also hosts the world's first institute devoted to studying human memory and was ranked in the top 2.5% of 19,788 universities worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings. The WVU libraries include nearly 2 million books, over 1 million E-books (and many comfy beanbag chairs). The Hayhurst LaunchLab turns student-entrepreneur ideas into reality, with maker-labs, help with filing patents for inventions and over $470,000 in capitol.
Off-Campus Opportunities
West Virginia is a vacation destination and opportunities for whitewater rafting, skiing and camping are nearby. Students can discover the beauty of West Virginia (and their own inner strength) through Adventure WV first-year trips — all trips cost $95 or less.
Campus Life
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Frat Sorority
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
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Special Needs Admissions
Documentation Required for LD
Comprehensive Psychoeducation reportDocumentation Required for ADHD
Comprehensive evaluation reportSpecial Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Sports
Basketball
Diving
Football
Golf
Riflery
Soccer
Swimming
Wrestling
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Gymnastics
Riflery
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/