West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

West Virginia's flagship land-grant university, known for strong engineering and a nationally-recognized forensic and investigative science program.

86%

Acceptance rate

1030–1230

SAT range

20–26

ACT range

3.4

Average GPA

22,000

Undergrads

$9,000/yr

In-state tuition

$26,000/yr

Out-of-state tuition

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