West Virginia University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: Approximately 88%
Average High School GPA: 3.63
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1040–1230
ACT Range: 21–27
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 18,615
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Generally moderate, with active student political engagement
In-State Tuition & Fees: $10,104
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees: $28,608
Housing Expenses: Approximately $12,900
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Morgantown, West Virginia
Setting: College Town
U.S. Region: South
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 32°F (0°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 73°F (23°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 39 inches (990 mm)
Nearest Airport: Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) — Approximately 3 miles (10-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @westvirginiau
Swim Team Instagram: wvuswim
Twitter (X): @WestVirginiaU
Facebook: West Virginia University
LinkedIn: West Virginia University
YouTube: West Virginia University
TikTok: @westvirginiau
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University Athletics
NCAA Division I
Big 12 Conference
Nickname: Mountaineers
Mascot: The Mountaineer
Athletic Website: WVU Mountaineers
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Peak Health Aquatic Center
Head Coach: Brent MacDonald
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #51
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #7 in Big XII
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #9 in Big XII
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U.S. News College Rankings
#220 in National Universities (tie)
#119 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#139 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Forbes Top Colleges
#236
#108
In Public Colleges
#159
In Research Universities
#56
In The South
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#159
Best Employers for Diversity 2023
#124
America's Best Large Employers 2023
#128
#155
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: B+
Academics: B+
Diversity: B+
Athletics: A
Professors: A
Dorms: B-
Student Life: A
Value: B-
Campus: B+
Party Scene: A+
Location: B+
Campus Food: B
Safety: B-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #130 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #70 of 1,332
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