WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY (WVU)
- Stewart Hall, University Avenue
- Morgantown, WV 26506
- OPEID College Code: 00382700
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- General Phone: (304) 293-0111
- President: James Clements
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 28,898
- College Alias: WVU
- College Mascot: Mountaineers
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West Virginia University (WVU) is a public university in Morgantown, West Virginia, offering 193 academic degree programs. The broad range of majors and study programs at WVU include biometric systems, business, community design, study abroad, teacher training, environmental geoscience, interior design, landscape architecture, law, pharmacy, religious studies and theatre arts, among many others. Students have many opportunities at WVU to further customize their academic studies by participating in an honors program, internship, online classes, service learning projects or study abroad programs.
History
After President Abraham Lincoln singed the Morrill Act in 1862 that offered land grants of federal land to each state that agreed to establish a college to teach architecture and engineering, West Virginia established its college in 1867 with six students. Founded under the name of the "Agricultural College of West Virginia, the name of the school was changed to West Virginia University in 1868.
Academics
West Virginia University's academic calendar follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer "terms."
Colleges and Schools
West Virginia University has 13 colleges and schools:
- Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Design
- Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Creative Arts
- School of Dentistry
- College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
- College of Human Resources and Education
- Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism
- College of Law
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing
- School of Pharmacy
- College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
Student Life
WVU has hundreds of student clubs and organizations available, along with numerous chapters of fraternities and sororities. There are also many programs and activities in intramural sports, academics, volunteer and community service, government and leadership. Students may also establish their own group on campus, if they don't find an established group that reflects their particular interests.
There are many music events to enjoy, along with other recreation activities, including a Mountaineer Adventure Program that provides students the opportunity to enjoy outdoor adventure sports.
There are both co-ed and single-gender housing options offered on campus, along with numerous dining services. Health and wellness services are available, including fitness facilities.
Athletics
The WVU "Mountaineers" athletics teams compete in many intercollegiate sports, and the "Mountaineer Maniacs" student cheer group helps to cheer on the 60,000 Mountaineer fans that attend the school's popular sporting events.
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Wrestling
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Gymnastics
- Rifle
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Indoor Track/Outdoor Track
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
In addition to its main campus in Morgantown, WVU also has two divisions located in other cities in West Virginia:
- Potomac State College of WVU (Keyser, West Virginia)
- WVU Institute of Technology (Montgomery, West Virginia)
Community Life
Morgantown, West Virginia is designated as a top "Small City in America" or "Best Small City" by many national publications. The town is situated in the beautiful hills of West Virginia, with easy access to skiing and snowboarding, hiking, rock climbing and other outdoor activities.
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Website
- www.wvu.edu
- Mission Statement
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- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.arc.wvu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 8,389 | 6,705 | 15,094 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 7,306 (87%) | 5,926 (88%) | 13,232 (88%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2,815 (39%) | 2,320 (39%) | 5,135 (39%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,414 | 48% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,651 | 52% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 470 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: WVU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 84%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 51% | 21% | 41% | 51% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,958 | $3,875 | $4,161 | $2,768 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.2% | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Number in Default | 313 | 271 | 236 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,954 | 5,587 | 5,143 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $5,304 | $5,100 | $4,722 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,304 | $5,100 | $4,722 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,402 | $15,770 | $14,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,178 | $1,160 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,770 | $7,202 | $7,046 |
| Other Expenses | $1,782 | $1,960 | $1,940 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,034 | $15,422 | $14,608 |
| In-State | $16,034 | $15,422 | $14,608 |
| Out of State | $27,132 | $26,092 | $24,486 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $6,482 | $6,260 | $5,622 |
| In-State | $6,482 | $6,260 | $5,622 |
| Out of State | $17,580 | $16,930 | $15,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,482 | $6,260 | $5,622 |
| In-State | $6,482 | $6,260 | $5,622 |
| Out of State | $17,580 | $16,930 | $15,500 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 28,898 Undergraduate: 21,720 Graduate: 7,178
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 14,979 Female: 13,919
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 11,930 Female: 9,790
- Graduate Gender Male: 3,049 Female: 4,129
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 24,899 Part-Time: 3,999
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 20,260 Part-Time: 1,460
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,639 Part-Time: 2,539
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,337 | 5% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 608 | 2% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 477 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 8,107 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 8,185 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 6,076 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,034 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,146 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 648 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 761 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 447 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 17 | 0.06% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 6,352 | 5,598 | 754 |
| Faculty Status | 2,416 | 1,908 | 508 |
| Tenured Faculty | 721 | 699 | 22 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,796 | - | 1,796 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,280 | 1,776 | 504 |
| Primarily Instruction | 2,058 | 1,573 | 485 |
| Primarily Research | 72 | 55 | 17 |
| Primarily Public Service | 150 | 148 | 2 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 378 | 370 | 8 |
| Other Professionals | 1,559 | 1,439 | 120 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2,135 | 2,013 | 122 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 734 | 678 | 56 |
| Skilled Crafts | 390 | 384 | 6 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 765 | 714 | 51 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $73,001 (808) | $80,647 (491) | $61,158 (317) |
| Professor | $102,035 (216) | $104,094 (184) | $90,197 (32) |
| Associate Professor | $72,995 (209) | $74,754 (136) | $69,719 (73) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,107 (318) | $61,906 (150) | $56,608 (168) |
| Instructor | $44,754 (44) | $49,251 (17) | $41,922 (27) |
| Lecturer | $43,995 (21) | $38,684 (4) | $45,244 (17) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $106,134 (160) | $119,134 (102) | $83,274 (58) |
| Professor | $129,090 (73) | $131,643 (63) | $113,004 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $100,456 (36) | $109,146 (21) | $88,289 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $84,569 (38) | $89,407 (16) | $81,051 (22) |
| Instructor | $55,008 (10) | $67,762 (2) | $51,820 (8) |
| Lecturer | $59,276 (3) | - (-) | $59,276 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,288 (968) | $83,541 (593) | $62,237 (375) |
| Professor | $102,941 (289) | $105,016 (247) | $90,736 (42) |
| Associate Professor | $74,347 (245) | $76,700 (157) | $70,148 (88) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,184 (356) | $62,990 (166) | $57,732 (190) |
| Instructor | $44,801 (54) | $49,903 (19) | $42,031 (35) |
| Lecturer | $44,558 (24) | $38,684 (4) | $45,733 (20) |
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | ||||
| Total Aid | $6,957,621 | $4,018,210 | $2,939,411 | $73,888 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 57% | 42% | 1% |
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 622 | 294 | 318 | 10 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 16 | 13 | - |
| All Track Combined | 138 | - | 138 | - |
| Football | 133 | 133 | - | - |
| Gymnastics | 18 | - | 18 | - |
| Rifle | 10 | - | - | 10 |
| Rowing | 74 | - | 74 | - |
| Soccer | 52 | 26 | 26 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 55 | 32 | 23 | - |
| Tennis | 10 | - | 10 | - |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 | - |
| Wrestling | 53 | 53 | - | - |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $535,319 | $105,441 | $37,794 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $113,185 | $34,836 | - |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 62 | 32 | 29 | 1 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Basketball | 10 | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 | - |
| All Track Combined | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - | - |
| Gymnastics | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Rifle | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Rowing | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 12 | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 | - |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 36%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 59% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 56% |
| Female | 62% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 62% |
| American Indian | 43% |
| Black | 44% |
| Asian | 58% |
| Hispanic | 57% |
| White | 59% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 32% |
| 5 Years | 53% |
| 6 Years | 58% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 153 | 83 |
| Liquor Related | 122 | 199 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 194 | 115 |
| Liquor Related | 262 | 355 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 29 | 23 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 5 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 9 |
| Burglary | 36 | 35 |
| Vehicle Theft | 7 | 8 |
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