- Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 520–620 reading and writing, 490–600 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–26 composite
- Average net price: $13,691 a year (2022–23)
West Virginia University GPA requirements
West Virginia University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and West Virginia University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
West Virginia University acceptance rate
West Virginia University admitted 16,669 of 18,729 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered West Virginia University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 520 | 570 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 540 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT English | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 22 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1122 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What West Virginia University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
AP credit
West Virginia University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,691 a year at West Virginia University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into West Virginia University?
West Virginia University requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and West Virginia University hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at West Virginia University?
West Virginia University's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 16,669 of 18,729 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do West Virginia University students have?
The middle 50% of West Virginia University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (58% of them) scored 520–620 in Reading and Writing and 490–600 in Math. The median scores were 570 (Reading and Writing) and 540 (Math).
What ACT scores do West Virginia University students have?
The middle 50% of West Virginia University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (24% of them) had composite scores of 20–26, with a median of 23.
Does West Virginia University accept AP credit?
Yes. West Virginia University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at West Virginia University?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,691 a year at West Virginia University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: West Virginia UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).