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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: Michael S. Garrison
- Website: www.wvu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 28,113
- College Alias: WVU
- College Mascot: Mountaineers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - WVU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.wvu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree 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
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 6,443 | 5,604 | 12,047 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,656 (41%) | 2,172 (39%) | 4,828 (40%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2,656 (100%) | 2,172 (100%) | 4,828 (100%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,460 | 52% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,304 | 48% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: WVU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 77%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 52% | 27% | 48% | 37% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,706 | $3,356 | $4,374 | $1,586 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.5% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Number in Default | 236 | 179 | 185 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,143 | 4,748 | 4,404 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,722 | $4,476 | $4,164 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,600 | $13,840 | $12,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $825 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,046 | $6,630 | $6,342 |
| Other Expenses | $1,940 | $2,442 | $2,441 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,608 | $14,448 | $13,772 |
| Out of State | $24,486 | $23,812 | $22,482 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,622 | $5,376 | $4,989 |
| Out of State | $15,500 | $14,740 | $13,699 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,622 | $5,376 | $4,989 |
| Out of State | $15,500 | $14,740 | $13,699 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Dental School | $11,920 | $29,960 |
| Medical School | $19,204 | $41,866 |
| Pharmacy School | $9,526 | $24,838 |
| Law School | $9,856 | $22,432 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 28,113 Undergraduate: 21,145 Graduate: 5,595 Professional: 1,373
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 14,403 Female: 13,710
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 11,484 Female: 9,661
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,194 Female: 3,401
- Professional Gender Male: 725 Female: 648
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 24,195 Part-Time: 3,918
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 19,748 Part-Time: 1,397
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,083 Part-Time: 2,512
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 1,364 Part-Time: 9
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,228 | 4% |
| American Indian | 112 | 0.4% |
| Black | 901 | 3% |
| Asian | 560 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 464 | 2% |
| White | 24,511 | 87% |
| Unknown | 337 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 472 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 8,039 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 7,669 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,905 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,982 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,086 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 675 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 783 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 486 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 16 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 6,010 | 5,238 | 772 |
| Faculty Status | 2,293 | 1,761 | 532 |
| Tenured Faculty | 678 | 655 | 23 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,725 | - | 1,725 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,143 | 1,618 | 525 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,925 | 1,418 | 507 |
| Primarily Research | 75 | 60 | 15 |
| Primarily Public Service | 143 | 140 | 3 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 354 | 340 | 14 |
| Other Professionals | 1,416 | 1,308 | 108 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2,097 | 1,972 | 125 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 725 | 670 | 55 |
| Skilled Crafts | 362 | 356 | 6 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 738 | 687 | 51 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,765 (664) | $76,436 (437) | $59,849 (227) |
| Professor | $92,154 (215) | $93,738 (181) | $83,726 (34) |
| Associate Professor | $67,595 (183) | $68,672 (128) | $65,087 (55) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,255 (233) | $60,418 (121) | $53,838 (112) |
| Instructor | $38,091 (4) | - (-) | $38,091 (4) |
| Lecturer | $45,253 (29) | $47,887 (7) | $44,415 (22) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,331 (138) | $102,012 (86) | $76,322 (52) |
| Professor | $116,255 (59) | $117,713 (51) | $106,958 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $87,332 (29) | $93,189 (14) | $81,867 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $76,077 (30) | $78,620 (13) | $74,133 (17) |
| Instructor | $54,001 (16) | $57,785 (7) | $51,057 (9) |
| Lecturer | $50,933 (4) | $38,442 (1) | $55,096 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,588 (802) | $77,592 (523) | $60,333 (279) |
| Professor | $92,793 (274) | $94,304 (232) | $84,447 (42) |
| Associate Professor | $68,123 (212) | $69,419 (142) | $65,493 (70) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,825 (263) | $60,797 (134) | $54,737 (129) |
| Instructor | $42,965 (20) | $47,280 (7) | $40,642 (13) |
| Lecturer | $44,819 (33) | $45,833 (8) | $44,494 (25) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | ||||
| Total Aid | $6,614,874 | $3,859,858 | $2,755,016 | $48,796 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 41% | 1% |
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 560 | 267 | 282 | 11 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 16 | 15 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 125 | - | 125 | - |
| Football | 132 | 132 | - | - |
| Gymnastics | 19 | - | 19 | - |
| Rifle | 11 | - | - | 11 |
| Rowing | 50 | - | 50 | - |
| Soccer | 54 | 26 | 28 | - |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 38 | 16 | 22 | - |
| Tennis | 10 | - | 10 | - |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 | - |
| Wrestling | 43 | 43 | - | - |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $464,422 | $85,209 | $29,909 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $129,442 | $49,234 | - |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 57 | 31 | 25 | 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 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Football | 14 | 14 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 13 | 13 | - | - |
| Gymnastics | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Rifle | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Rowing | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| 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: 79%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 41%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 55% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 51% |
| Female | 60% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 57% |
| American Indian | 29% |
| Black | 42% |
| Asian | 57% |
| Hispanic | 45% |
| White | 56% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 26% |
| 5 Years | 48% |
| 6 Years | 54% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 115 | 66 |
| Liquor Related | 355 | 354 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 83 | 53 |
| Liquor Related | 199 | 212 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 2 |
| Robbery | 5 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 2 |
| Burglary | 35 | 15 |
| Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 23 | 11 |
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