West Virginia University

Common Data Set 2018-19

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Acceptance Rate

13.7%

Applications

16,843

Admitted

2,312

SAT Composite 25th

20

ACT Composite

0.051-0.3

All Extracted Fields

A. General Information

First Name:
Research Analyst/ Data Coordinator
Last Name:
Office of Institutionsl Research
Title:
48 Donley Street, PO Box 6060
Office:
Morgantown, WV, 26506, US
Address Line 1:
304.293.4245
Address Line 3:
debbie.wilson@mail.wvu.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?
President's Office, PO Box 6201
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:
Main Phone Number:
We invite you to indicate if there are items on the CDS for which you cannot use the requested analytic convention, cannot provide data for the cohort requested, whose methodology is unclear, or about which you have questions or comments in general. This information will not be published but will help the publishers further refine CDS items.
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number:
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:
Postbachelor's certificate
If you have a mailing address other than the above to which applications should be sent, please provide:
Post-master's certificate
Source of institutional control (Check only one):
A5

B. Enrollment And Persistence

Other first-year, degree-seeking: males
408.0
All other degree-seeking: males
1449.0
Total degree-seeking: males
178.0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males
2035
Other first-year, degree-seeking: females
537.0
All other degree-seeking: females
1520.0
Total degree-seeking: females
186.0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females
2243
Total undergraduate students: females
76.0
Degree-seeking, first-time: females
3989.0
All other degree-seeking: females
6.0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females
74.0
Total graduate Full-Time Students: females
2.0
Degree-seeking, first-time: females
4732
Total Part-Tim Students: Females
190.0
Total All Students: females
395.0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: Unknown
112.0
All other degree-seeking: Unknown
406.0
Total degree-seeking: Unknown
1.0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: Unknown
519
Total undergraduate students: Unknown
1291.0
Degree-seeking, first-time: Unknown
16348.0
All other degree-seeking: Unknown
24.0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: Unknown
315.0
Total graduate Full-Time Students: Unknown
18.0
Degree-seeking, first-time: Unknown
20499
Nonresidents
877
Hispanic/Latino
265.0
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
169.0
White, non-Hispanic
35.0
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
469
Asian, non-Hispanic
0.535
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
929.0
TOTAL
0.0
Nonresidents
2746
Hispanic/Latino
1094.0
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
537.0
White, non-Hispanic
124.0
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
1755
Asian, non-Hispanic
0.6391114348
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2844.0
TOTAL
2.0
Nonresidents
4991
Hispanic/Latino
1737
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
914
White, non-Hispanic
219
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
2870
Asian, non-Hispanic
0.5750350631
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
Total (sum of 3 columes to the left)
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5106
TOTAL
4
Certificate/diploma
59.0
Associate degrees
647
Bachelor's degrees
0.4861006762
Total
0

C. First-Time, First-Year Admission

Percent in top half of high school graduating class
3.53
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
0.9989
Total first-time, first-year males who applied
9537.0
Total first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who applied
7306.0
Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted
2304.0
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted
8.0
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
Yes
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
x
Total
Yes
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
No
Total
No
Total full-time, first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who enrolled
Yes
Total first-time, first-year who applied
x
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:
C17
Can on-line application fee be waived for applicants with financial need?
x
Yes, by:
C21
Yes, other:
C21
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after
C21
Other
C21
Refundable if student does not enroll?
C21
Does your institution require or recommend a general college-preparatory program for degree-seeking students?
C6
English
Very Important
Foreign language
x
Social studies
x
English
Important
Science
2.0
Open admission policy as described above for all students
C7
Open admission policy as described above for most students, but--
C7
other (explain):
C7
Explain:
Work experience
Interview
ADMISSION
Extracurricular activities
Require
Talent/ability
x
Please provide additional information if the importance of any specific academic or nonacademic factors differ by academic program.
If your institution will make use of the SAT in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants
SAT
C8G
ACT
C8G
AP
C8G
CLEP
C8G
Institutional Exam
C8G
State Exam (specify):
C8G
Percent Submitting SAT Scores
0.568
Percent Submitting ACT Scores
0.653
Number Submitting SAT Scores
Number submitting SAT scores
Number Submitting ACT Scores
Number submitting ACT scores
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
20.0
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
26.0
ACT Math: 25th Percentile
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
ACT Math: 50th Percentile
SAT Math
ACT English: 25th Percentile
0.038
ACT English: 50th Percentile
0.051
ACT Writing: 25th Percentile
0.3
ACT Writing: 50th Percentile
0.239
ACT Science: 25th Percentile
0.503
ACT Science: 50th Percentile
0.518
ACT Reading: 25th Percentile
0.153
ACT Reading: 50th Percentile
0.182
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
0.0848
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
0.3604
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
0.4679
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
0.0868
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
0.9999
SAT Math: 700-800
0.1234
SAT Math: 600-699
0.2798
SAT Math: 500-599
0.4624
SAT Math: 400-499
0.1279
SAT Math: 300-399
0.0065
SAT Math: Total
1
ACT English: 18-23
0.4318
ACT English: 12-17
0.201
ACT English: 6-11
0.107
ACT English: Below 6
0.1269
ACT English: Total
0.1109

D. Transfer Admission

Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
Yes
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
No
Describe other transfer credit policies:
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
Unit Type
Yes
Males
784.0
Females
1764
Males
536.0
Females
1208
Males
312.0
Females
683
Fall
D3
Spring
D4
Summer
D4
Number
Recommended of Some
Unit Type
Required of Some
Fall Closing Date: Month
05/01
Fall Closing Date:Day
05/01
Spring Notification Date: Month
Yes
Spring Notification Date: Day
Yes
Spring Rpely Date: Month
No
Spring Reply Date: Day
No
Fall Rolling Admission
x

E. Academic Offerings and Policies

Accelerated program
E1
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
E1
Cross-registration
E1
Distance learning
E1
Double major
E1
Dual enrollment
E1
English as a Second Language (ESL)
E1
Exchange student program (domestic)
E1
External degree program
E1
Honors Program
E1
Independent study
E1
Internships
E1
Liberal arts/career combination
E1
Student-designed major
E1
Study abroad
E1
Teacher certification program
E1
Other (specify):
E2
Arts/fine arts
E3
Computer literacy
E3
English (including composition)
E3
Foreign languages
E3
History
E3
Physical Education
E3
Humanities
E3
Intensive writing
E3

F. Student Life

Campus Ministries
F2
Choral groups
F2
Concert band
F2
Dance
F2
Drama/theater
F2
International Student Organization
F2
Jazz band
F2
Literary magazine
F2
Marching band
F2
Model UN
F2
Music ensembles
F2
Musical theater
F2
Opera
F2
Pep band
F2
Radio station
F2
Student government
F2
Student newspaper
F2
Student-run film society
F2
Symphony orchestra
F2
Television station
F2
Yearbook
F2
Coed residence halls
F4
Men's residence halls
F4
Women's residence halls
F4
Apartments for married students
F4
Apartments for single students
F4
Special housing for disabled students
F4
Special housing for international students
F4
Fraternity/sorority housing
F4
Cooperative housing
F4
Theme housing
F4
Wellness housing
F4
Living Learning Communities
F4

G. Annual Expenses

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
Provide 2019-2020 academic year costs of attendance for the following categories that are applicable to your institution.
Please provide an approximate date (i.e., month/day) when your institution's final 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance will be available:
Undergraduate full-time tuition, required fees, room and board List the typical tuition, required fees, and room and board for a full-time undergraduate student for the FULL 2019-2020 academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours for institutions that derive annual tuition by multiplying credit hour cost by number of credits). A full academic year refers to the period of time generally extending from September to June; usually equated to two semesters, two trimesters, three quarters, or the period covered by a four-one-four plan. Room and board is defined as double occupancy and 19 meals per week or the maximum meal plan. Required fees include only charges that all full-time students must pay that are not included in tuition (e.g., registration, health, or activity fees.) Do not include optional fees (e.g., parking, laboratory use).
Tuition
8976.0
Tuition: In-district
25320.0
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
Yes
If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in $G$1?
x
Food only:
Commuters (living at home)
Other expenses:
1400.0
Food only:
Commuters (not living at home)
Food and housing total*
950.0
Transportation:
5830.0
Other expenses:
2750.0

H. Financial Aid

a) Students notified on or about (date): Month
Students notified on a rolling basis:
a) Students notified on or about (date): Day
Students notified on a rolling basis:
Federal
4660.0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
3140.0
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
3140.0
Total Scholarships/Grants
2550.0
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
2177.0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
1456.0
Total Self-Help
419.0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
62.1
Federal
6394.0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
10783.0
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
10783.0
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
H12
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
H12
Federal Direct PLUS Loans
H12
Federal Nursing Loans
H12
Other (specify):
H13
Specify:
NEED-BASED:
Total Scholarships/Grants
7935.0
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
8305.0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
4207.0
Total Self-Help
1160.0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
65.2
Federal Pell Grants
H13
Federal SEOG
H13
State scholarships/grants
H13
Private scholarships
H13
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
H13
Other (specify):
H14
Academics
x
Alumni affiliation
x
Athletics
x
Job skills
x
ROTC
x
Music/drama
x
Music/drama
x
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
3155.0
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
First-time Full-time Freshmen
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
1077.0
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
4225.0
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
Full-time Undergrad (Incl. Fresh.)
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
3344.0
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
Average per-undergraduate-borrower cumulative principal borrowed from the types of loans specified in the first column (nearest $1)
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
2195.0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
28.0
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
0.6
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
0.0
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
26870.0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
4005.0
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
H6
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
H6
Institutional scholarship or grant aid is not available
H6
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
102.0
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
6204.0
Institution’s own financial aid form
H6
Other (specify):
H7
Specify:
Institution’s own financial aid form
CSS Profile
H8
State aid form
H8
Noncustodial Profile
H8
Business/Farm Supplement
H8
Other (specify):
H8
Specify:
Noncustodial PROFILE
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:
Indicate filing dates for first-year (freshman) students:
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:

I. Instructional Faculty And Class Size

based on ____ students
165.0
and ____ faculty
6.0

J. Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

Architecture
Diploma/ Certificates
Architecture
Associate
Architecture
Bachelor’s
Area, ethnic, and gender studies
0.039
Communication/journalism
0.026
Communication technologies
0.005
Personal and culinary services
0.068
Engineering
0.012
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
0.019
Family and consumer sciences
0.16
English
0.006
Liberal arts/general studies
0.012
Biological/life sciences
0.016
Mathematics and statistics
0.058
Interdisciplinary studies
0.063
Parks and recreation
0.006
Theology and religious vocations
0.073
Physical sciences
0.038
Science technologies
0.004
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
0.017
Social sciences
0.042
Construction trades
0.006
Mechanic and repair technologies
0.009
Precision production
0.069
History
0.038
Other
0.066
TOTAL (should = 100%)
0.133