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West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
University
Rankings2026

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CWUR World University Rankings (2026)
#514
Acceptance Rate
89%
Completion Rate
63%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

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University Overview

High-level facts that define this university.

University Name
West Virginia University
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
Undergraduate students
17385
International Students
1%
Student-to-Staff Ratio
19:1

Student Experience

Lifestyle signals that shape daily campus life.

Cultural Environment
Friendly community
Social Life
Urban
Climate
Four seasons
Safety
7.5
City Characteristics
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Fees and entry for international students

Confirmed international fee
US$32,256/yr
2026-27, across 91 courses with a confirmed fee
IELTS (overall)
6.0
most common published minimum

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Courses at West Virginia University

93 courses, A–Z.