WVU Admission Requirements
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WVU Admission Overview
WVU admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year WVU admitted 89% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.45 GPA (B+) and SAT 1010-1220 / ACT 20-26. WVU is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
WVU is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
WVU Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for West Virginia University
Acceptance Rate
The WVU acceptance rate is 89%. Last year, 16,669 of 18,729 applicants were admitted. That is the 6th lowest acceptance rate in West Virginia.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into WVU and can you get accepted?
WVU is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
West Virginia University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.45. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
WVU GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.45Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.45
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at WVU typically have around a 3.45 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. WVU is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #6 in West Virginia for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
WVU Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
West Virginia University is test-optional for first-year admission. You may apply without an SAT or ACT score, and WVU uses submitted scores only if they help you, including for the Honors College and automatic merit scholarships. Official scores must come from the testing agency; WVU does not accept self-reported scores or scores listed on a high school transcript. WVU superscores the SAT and the ACT. A few majors set score or higher-GPA paths for direct admission, but tests are not required for admission to the university.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.wvu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/how-to-apply/first-time-freshmen/admission-requirements/
WVU SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1010-1220Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
58%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 520
- Math 490
- Composite 1010
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 620
- Math 600
- Composite 1220
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at WVU typically score around a 1120 SAT (middle 50% 1010–1220) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 63rd percentile nationally. WVU ranks #1 in the state of West Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1010 to 1220
SAT policy
WVU is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
WVU ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
20-26Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
24%25th Percentile Scores
- English 19
- Math 18
- Composite 20
75th Percentile Scores
- English 26
- Math 26
- Composite 26
Average ACT
Incoming testers at WVU typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. WVU places #1 among colleges in West Virginia for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 26
ACT policy
You may apply to WVU without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
51% of West Virginia University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 23% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to West Virginia University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to West Virginia University is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
WVU is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 89% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.45 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1010-1220); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=238032.
GPA calculator: West Virginia University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026