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West Virginia at a Glance

Location:
Morgantown, WV
Setting:
Small city
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$5,406
Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,002
Room & Board:
$7,868
Full-Time Undergrads:
20,809
Part-Time Undergrads:
1,494
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.wvu.edu
Admissions Website:
apply.wvu.edu
Financial Aid Website:
finaid.wvu.edu
Application Deadline:
August 1
Acceptance Rate:
79 %
Admission Difficulty:
Easy
Average SAT Scores:
940–1140
Average ACT Scores:
20–26

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Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Health Care
  • Education
  • Social Sciences
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Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Overall, students have made it pretty clear that they are really enjoying their time at WVU. Looking back through this book, it can be seen that WVU has garnered many high grades for subjects such as social scene, academics, and athletics. It is clear that there are many things the school excels in. The aforementioned are huge parts of campus life at WVU, and the students have said nothing but good things about them. While there were many high grades, there were a few grades that show the University could still improve in certain areas. It is clear that the campus dining services are not doing a great job pleasing the students, nor is the parking situation on campus. Considering these are two pretty important things on a college campus, the University should quickly take the right steps to move those two issues into a positive direction.

The attitude at WVU seems pretty split between academics and social events. While most students attend WVU with the expectation of a great education, there are a select few who come to WVU because of the potential party scene. Either way, WVU offers something for each side. With each incoming class comes the promise to improve upon faults and provide students with the best possible experience and education. The athletics program is on the rise and on the verge of gaining national prominence. The academic programs are showing promise as more WVU graduates are gaining recognition for their accomplishments. WVU is a student-oriented university, and should be considered by incoming freshmen who want to be treated to a great college education and experience.

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Majors at West Virginia University

wvushopomore

Public Relations '15

5.0
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Public Relations Major

I am so happy with the journalism school and the public relations program they have been so helpful with everything. I would recommend it to anyone. I not exactly sure where I want to go with this degree, but I don't have any concerns about finding a job I will love

May 23, 2012

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Majors at West Virginia University

wvushopomore

Public Relations '15

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Public Relations Major

Everything has been great! The teachers know what they are talking about and have experienced it in the real world, the staff is very helpful with advice, and the overall program is a experienced based program which I love. It's a amazing place to learn

May 23, 2012

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Athletics at West Virginia University

medlinbj

Dentistry '16

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Sports Are Amazing

Football games are big. everyone gets really into it and we all come together as a whole school and have a good time we are one big mountaineer family.

May 17, 2012

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User rating for West Virginia University is 3.5 out of 5 based on 594 user reviews.

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Hometown
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Major
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