Morgantown, WV
Admission is not highly competitive: about 86 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 86%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18,202 | 15,340 | 4,949 | 84% |
| 2020 | 17,326 | 14,535 | 4,494 | 84% |
| 2021 | 17,074 | 15,336 | 4,313 | 90% |
| 2022 | 18,206 | 16,091 | 4,571 | 88% |
| 2023 | 19,857 | 17,129 | 4,377 | 86% |
Fall 2023 applicants
9,349 of 10,655 women and 7,780 of 9,202 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
West Virginia University has an acceptance rate of 86% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 17,129 of 19,857 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 86 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
19,857 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 4,377 enrolled.
No. West Virginia University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 86%.