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West Virginia University, or WVU, is a coeducational, public research university located in Morgantown, West Virginia, United States. It was established in 1867. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following schools and colleges:
The athletic teams of WVU are nicknamed the Mountaineers. They compete in the Big East Conference as a member of the NCAA Division I.
The most common major fields study at the school include engineering and media.
West Virginia University does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2007-2008, 35% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 470 to 560 for students at West Virginia University. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 490 and 590.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at West Virginia University are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 28,113 students (26,277 full-time equivalent).
West Virginia University makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Big East Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
West Virginia University
Stewart Hall, University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506-6201
General Phone: (304) 293-0111
http://www.wvu.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,093 | interdisciplinary studies, sociology, general studies, political science, English, history, liberal arts and sciences, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Business and Management | 677 | accounting, marketing, business, business management, finance, labor relations, managerial economics, business administration, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 599 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, special ed, reading teaching, educational administration, school counseling, education, ... |
| Engineering | 458 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, engineering, petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, ... |
| Media | 451 | journalism, communication and journalism, public relations and advertising |
| Science | 391 | exercise physiology, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, reproductive biology, cell physiology, microbiology and immunology, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 307 | social work, family and consumer science, child development, public administration |
| Medicine | 242 | medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, public health, dental clinical sciences, pharmaceutics and drug design, neuroscience |
| Therapy and Counseling | 236 | psychology, physical therapy, counseling psychology, community health services, educational psychology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 236 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 172 | health and physical education, occupational therapy, vocational counseling, parks and recreation management, health and fitness |
| Law | 151 | law, legal professions |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 142 | computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, computer and info science courses |
| Animal Science and Care | 115 | animal science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 114 | audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech, speech pathology, dental hygienist, audiology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 97 | wildlife management, forest management, wood science, forestry, natural resource economics, forest sciences |
| Music | 76 | music, various music studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 62 | criminal science |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 54 | agricultural economics, agriculture |
| Art Studies | 48 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 44 | mathematics, statistics |
| Architecture and Planning | 33 | landscape architecture |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 32 | drama, theater history and criticism |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 24 | various plant science courses |
| Religion and Philosophy | 15 | philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 7 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for West Virginia University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,790 | 62 |
| Master's degree | 1,527 | 74 |
| First-professional degree | 355 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 204 | 33 |
In 2007-2008, West Virginia University had a total enrollment of 28,113 students (26,277 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 48% |
| Pennsylvania | 16% |
| Maryland | 8% |
| New Jersey | 8% |
| Virginia | 7% |
| New York | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
West Virginia University offers campus housing for 5,375 of its 26,277 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Morgantown, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13,634 | 4,731 | 35% | 4,731 | 100% |
| Men | 7,444 | 2,546 | 34% | 2,546 | 100% |
| Women | 6,187 | 2,185 | 35% | 2,185 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 50% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 50% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,770 |
| Room and board | $ 7,202 |
| Room charge | $ 3,934 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,160 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,960 |
Financial Aid:
West Virginia University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 382700)
West Virginia University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 444 | 131 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 238 | 194 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 416 | 291 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 47 | $129,927 | 9 | $116,231 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 18 | $100,065 | 12 | $87,784 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 12 | $90,241 | 15 | $86,479 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $58,230 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 81 | $114,159 | 44 | $87,765 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 184 | $103,841 | 32 | $90,064 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 132 | $73,408 | 65 | $69,345 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 135 | $62,091 | 143 | $56,119 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $42,972 | 23 | $39,658 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 23 | $45,901 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 465 | $81,251 | 286 | $60,777 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big East Conference |
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Baseball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 176 | 129 | 305 |
| Football | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Basketball | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| Track | 0 | 23 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 49 | 91 | 140 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Forest Sciences and Biology
Forestry, General
Natural Resource Economics
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining and Mineral Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Sciences, Other
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell Physiology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Chemistry, General
Exercise Physiology
Genetics, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Reproductive Biology
Science, Technology and Society
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets West Virginia University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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