Morgantown, West Virginia · Public · 17,385 undergrads
West Virginia University admitted 89% of applicants for fall 2024 (16,669 of 18,729, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1010–1220.
The numbers
Applied
18,729
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
20–26
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
3.70
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
25%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$50
waivers exist
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Can I get into West Virginia University?
89% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1010–1220 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
18,729 applied, 16,669 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Does West Virginia University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked West Virginia University's fall 2027 rule yet. West Virginia University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
As West Virginia University rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2024.
Questions people ask
What is West Virginia University's acceptance rate?
West Virginia University admitted 89% of applicants for fall 2024 (16,669 of 18,729, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for West Virginia University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1010–1220. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
