West Virginia University Acceptance Rate
Morgantown, West Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 19,857
- Admitted
- 17,129
- Yield
- 25.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, West Virginia University's acceptance rate has risen from 85.8% in 2014–15 to 86.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 15,604 to 19,857 (+27%) over that period.
Its 86.3% rate makes West Virginia University more selective than about 29% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 16 tracked West Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 50%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (87.7% for women vs 84.5% for men, a 3.2-point gap). West Virginia University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 25.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 15,604 | 13,386 | 85.8% | 4,868 |
| 2015–16 | 15,353 | 13,174 | 85.8% | 4,782 |
| 2016–17 | 21,558 | 16,411 | 76.1% | 5,124 |
| 2017–18 | 20,594 | 14,807 | 71.9% | 5,225 |
| 2018–19 | 18,639 | 15,211 | 81.6% | 4,732 |
| 2019–20 | 18,202 | 15,340 | 84.3% | 4,949 |
| 2020–21 | 17,326 | 14,535 | 83.9% | 4,494 |
| 2021–22 | 17,074 | 15,336 | 89.8% | 4,313 |
| 2022–23 | 18,206 | 16,091 | 88.4% | 4,571 |
| 2023–24 | 19,857 | 17,129 | 86.3% | 4,377 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 10,655 | 9,349 | 87.7% |
| Men | 9,202 | 7,780 | 84.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–630 | 67% |
| SAT Math | 490–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–26 | 30% |
How West Virginia University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is West Virginia University's acceptance rate?
West Virginia University's acceptance rate is 86.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (17,129 admitted of 19,857 applicants).
Is West Virginia University test optional?
West Virginia University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to West Virginia University?
West Virginia University received 19,857 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 17,129.
What SAT score do you need for West Virginia University?
Admitted students at West Virginia University typically scored 520–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is West Virginia University getting harder to get into?
West Virginia University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 85.8% in 2014–15 to 86.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.wvu.edu/.