More selective than 64% of West Virginia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
67% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 30% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose West Virginia University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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West Virginia University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, West Virginia University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 520 | 620 |
| SAT math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1010 | 1220 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
West Virginia University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 89% | 520–620 | 490–600 | 20–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 86% | 520–630 | 490–610 | 20–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is West Virginia University compared with other West Virginia colleges?
West Virginia University has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 15 West Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bethany College | 59% | 47% | $18,605 |
| 3 | University of Charleston | 62% | 46% | $22,107 |
| 4 | Wheeling University | 63% | 23% | $20,503 |
| 5 | Appalachian Bible College | 78% | 71% | $11,579 |
| 6 | West Virginia University | 89% | 65% | $15,634 |
| 7 | Concord University | 93% | 39% | $9,966 |
| 8 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | 93% | 57% | $18,083 |
| 9 | Davis & Elkins College | 94% | 39% | $18,273 |
| 10 | Marshall University | 96% | 51% | $7,502 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All West Virginia colleges →
Who enrolls at West Virginia University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
West Virginia University admissions questions
What is the West Virginia University acceptance rate?
West Virginia University accepts 89% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 17,129 of 19,857 applicants were admitted.
Does West Virginia University require the SAT or ACT?
West Virginia University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 67% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 30% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for West Virginia University?
The middle 50% of West Virginia University enrolled first-year students scored 1010–1220 on the SAT and 20–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at West Virginia University?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (4,377 of 17,129).
Is West Virginia University getting harder to get into?
West Virginia University accepted 89% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 86% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to West Virginia University overview