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West Virginia University

West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6201
Morgantown, WV 26506-6201

Official telephone: (304) 293-0111
Toll-free telephone: (800) 344-WVU1
Website: www.wvu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Stephen Lee,
Executive Director
Contacting the office: 304 293-2121
800 344-WVU1 (toll free)
304 293-3080 (fax)
go2wvu@mail.wvu.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: March 1
Final filing date for fall: August 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $60, ($60 for out-of-state applicants)
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: yes
Admissions requirements:
English units should include composition, grammar, and literature. Math units should include algebra I, algebra II, and geometry. Electives in computer science, fine arts, and humanities recommended. Minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 910 (composite ACT score of 19) and minimum 2.0 GPA required of in-state applicants. Minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 990 (composite ACT score of 21) and minimum 2.5 GPA required of out-of-state applicants. Higher requirements for some programs.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II not used
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: placement
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 required, 2 recommended
Lab: 3 required, 3 recommended
Math: 4 required, 4 recommended
Science: 3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 3 recommended
Other: 1 required, 1 recommended
Total: 17 required, 17 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of dance program applicants.
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
  • 3.5 units of math required of computer science and engineering program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: Limited admission based on talent and special conditions for applicants not meeting standard requirements.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency important
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.45
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 44%
Average SAT I: 529 verbal, 514 math, 1043 combined
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 940 - 1140
Average ACT: 24 English, 23 math, 24 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 21 - 27
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 39%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 61%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 15,353
Number of applicants offered admission: 13,174 (86%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 482 (4%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 56%
Tuition deposit amount: $100, refundable until May 1.
Room deposit amount: $250, partially refundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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