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Interested in attending West Virginia University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into West Virginia University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into West Virginia University?

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Using the most up-to-date data on record, WVU accepted % of applicants. We classify this as most selective.

In the most recent year, 0 people applied and 0 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 1 years at West Virginia University:

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80.0
60.0
40.0
20.0
0.0
2022

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into West Virginia University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things WVU considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • State Residency

Considered

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into West Virginia University?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

23% of freshmen who attended WVU were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 51% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

WVU is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

67%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

30%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
490
75th Percentile
600
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1000
75th Percentile
1220

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to West Virginia University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline

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