West Virginia

West Virginia (South) · 21,000 undergrads · ~42 avg class size · 19:1 student-faculty · $9,500/yr sticker

public Tier 5

Flagship in Morgantown. Strong forensic science, mining engineering. Big football/basketball culture.

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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.

86.0%

most recent reported cycle

3.4–3.9

middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

1060–1230

middle 50% admitted SAT score

21–27

middle 50% admitted ACT score

See where your GPA + SAT land against West Virginia's admit range — and real reported outcomes from other applicants.

Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.

Chemical/polymer manufacturing in Charleston and Huntington; mid-tier career arc
Coal-to-energy transition jobs; state pushing renewables, uncertain longevity
Federal contractor roles via nearby Virginia tech corridor commute
Healthcare admin and nursing at WVU and Marshall systems
Natural gas/petrochemical engineering; declining sector but still hiring locally

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