West Virginia University
Admissions
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.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into West Virginia University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, WVU accepted 86% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 20,147 people applied and 17,155 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
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 3 years at West Virginia University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 24% ended up enrolling at West Virginia University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
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
Important
- Academic GPA
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into West Virginia University?
Grades
Students who recently attended West Virginia University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.6. 12% of freshmen who attended WVU were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 13% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
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
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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
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