West Virginia University

    Morgantown, WV · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1010–1220
    Median ~1120
    Acceptance rate
    89%
    Enrollment
    17,385
    ACT middle 50%
    20–26

    How WVU compares

    • The ~1120 SAT midpoint ranks #162 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #1 of 1 in WV.
    • Its 89% acceptance rate is more selective than 11% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 10 points toward Reading and Writing (560 Math vs 570 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($55,939) are $7,127 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
    • Out-of-state students pay $18,504 more per year than in-state students ($28,608 vs $10,104).
    National SAT rank
    #162 of 197
    SAT rank in WV
    #1 of 1
    More selective than
    11% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    −$7,127

    What the numbers say about WVU

    • The reported middle 50% spans 210 points, from 1010 to 1220. A planning score near or above 1260 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 570 Reading and Writing and 560 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 89% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 65% completion rate and $55,939 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1120 SAT scorePlan for a 1250Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $10,104
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $28,608
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $55,939
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    65%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1010 and 1220. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1260 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1220 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1120 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1010 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1220

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1010–1210

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1010

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to WVU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Longwood UniversityFarmville, VA1030–121090%
    The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX1010–124080%
    University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn, MI990–126056%
    The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryLouisville, KY1010–123056%
    University of North GeorgiaDahlonega, GA980–121068%
    Western Connecticut State UniversityDanbury, CT1040–117087%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for WVU?

    West Virginia University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1010–1220, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1260 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is WVU's acceptance rate?

    West Virginia University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 89%.

    How much does it cost to attend WVU?

    In-state tuition is approximately $10,104 and out-of-state is approximately $28,608. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is WVU test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check West Virginia University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.wvu.edu