West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · Public · 17,385 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$63K
In-state tuition
$11K
Out-of-state tuition
$30K
Graduation rate
66%
Acceptance rate
89%
Median debt
$15K
Borrowing rate
46%
Earnings (all students)
$50K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Small (<100k) |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 26506 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$32K
Federal aid / UG
$10K
Est. net price
$21K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1122 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 24.0 |
| First-year retention | 83% |
| SAT math (median) | 560 |
| Undergraduate composition | 82% White · 3% Black · 5% Hispanic · 2% Asian |
| Official website | www.wvu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering. | $74K | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $69K | $23K |
| Computer Engineering. | $69K | $15K |
| Industrial Engineering. | $66K | $23K |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | $66K | $26K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $66K | $24K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $65K | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | $64K | $25K |
| Civil Engineering. | $62K | $24K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $61K | $23K |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering. | $58K | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | $56K | $21K |
Compare with similar colleges in — WV
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall University | $9K | 53% | $14K | $49K |
| Fairmont State University | $9K | 55% | $12K | $49K |
| Shepherd University | $9K | 50% | $12K | $55K |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | $5K | 34% | $9K | $39K |
| BridgeValley Community & Technical College | $6K | — | $6K | $42K |
| Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | $5K | — | $6K | $42K |
| West Liberty University | $9K | 52% | $15K | $50K |
| Concord University | $11K | 41% | $9K | $45K |
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