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West Virginia University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1010 to 1210

ACT Range20 to 26

Average GPA3.70

Acceptance Rate85.1%

WVU’s admit rate is high, but the typical entering GPA is still a solid 3.70, so grades should stay at the center of your plan. If you submit scores, aim for the upper end of WVU’s middle range, around a 1210 SAT or 26 ACT, to add clear academic evidence.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

West Virginia University facts and stats

Quick Facts

West Virginia University enrolls 18,206 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. WVU’s freshman retention rate is 83%, above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 64%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Location

Morgantown, WV

Undergrad Enrollment18,206

Freshman Retention83%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio19:1

Graduation Rate64%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at WVU?

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Key West Virginia University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to WVU, take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. Since WVU does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, make sure your last fall retake reports scores in time for the Regular Decision deadline rather than planning around the March 1 financial aid priority deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

WVU is a public Big 12 school with in-state tuition of $8,688 and out-of-state tuition of $27,192. With an average merit award of $10,050 and 57% of students receiving aid, out-of-state students may find meaningful scholarship opportunities. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$8,688

Out-of-State Tuition$27,192

Room and Board$14,582

Average Merit Award$10,050

Application Fee$65

Students on Aid57%

Average Aid Package$16,888

Average Debt at Grad$36,010

Out-of-state tuition at WVU is $27,192, compared with $8,688 for in-state students, and room and board is $14,582. About 57% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $16,888. The average merit award is $10,050, and listed scholarships include GPA thresholds starting at 3.00, with some awards at 3.50+. Graduates leave with an average debt of $36,010.