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General Information About West Virginia University West Virginia University’s primary mission is to provide high-quality programs of instruction at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels; to stimulate and foster both basic and applied research and scholarship; to engage in and encourage other creative and artistic work; and to bring the resources of the University to all segments of society through continuing education, extension, and public service activities. Opportunities to conduct pioneering research and scholarship help attract high quality faculty and students. Students and faculty work together to create exciting and productive paths for investigation and development. WVU nurtures these symbiotic interactions to build intellectual, social, and economic development for all of West Virginia. WVU’s special responsibility is to seek out, challenge, educate, and help create opportunities for those West Virginia citizens who can benefit from its programs, especially those who have demonstrated high achievement or who possess excellent potential. West Virginia University recognizes that diversity enriches the institution and the society it serves. The University is committed to social justice and to practicing the principles of equality of opportunity and affirmative action
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army, Air Force)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Student Services - Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Credit for life experiences
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Bachelor's degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Master's degree
Campus Setting - City: Small
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 15,094 Percent Admitted 88% Men Admitted 87% Women Admitted 88% Full Time Retention Rate 80% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 470 560 Math 490 590 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 21 26 English 20 27 Math 19 25
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $5,304 Room & Board Charge $7,770 Books & Supplies Cost $1,178 Dorm Capacity 5,500 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $16,706,294 Other Federal Grants $2,616,736 Scholarships & Fellowships $54,431,408 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $24,262,342 Average Grant Dollars Issued $514,730 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $27,215,704 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 32,616 Native American 122 Asian 618 African American 1,041 Hispanic 611 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 20,800 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 4,690



