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West Virginia University Computer Science Programs

West Virginia University is a public institution located in Morgantown, WV. A Smaller City offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

West Virginia University Rankings

West Virginia University has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#3 of 7	State — West Virginia
Overall Quality	#81 of 168	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#415 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is West Virginia University?

Contact details for West Virginia University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	PO Box 6201, Morgantown, WV 26506
Phone:	3042930111
Website:	www.wvu.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.wvu.edu/
Financial Aid:	financialaid.wvu.edu/

How Do I Get Into West Virginia University?

You can apply to West Virginia University online at: https://admissions.wvu.edu/how-to-apply

West Virginia University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for West Virginia University

Here’s what West Virginia University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into West Virginia University?

West Virginia University has an acceptance rate of 89%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 25% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

58% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 24% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at West Virginia University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 520 and 620. Math scores were between 490 and 600.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1010 to 1220. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at West Virginia University ranged between 20 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at West Virginia University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	8,626	7,469	87%
Women	10,103	9,200	91%

Can I Afford West Virginia University?

The average net price after aid at West Virginia University is $12,997. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$10,104
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$28,608
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,104
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$28,608

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 23% of students at West Virginia University receive some form of financial aid (4,375 students).

Nearly 76% of students at West Virginia University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,265 per student.

22% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,556.

Student Loan Debt

45% of West Virginia University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,084 per year.

West Virginia University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 6,745 students enrolled at West Virginia University. West Virginia University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 17,705 undergraduate students at West Virginia University, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of West Virginia University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	300
Black or African American	531
Hispanic	832
White	14,394
American Indian/Alaska Native	17
Two or More Races	1,009
Non-Resident	300

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at West Virginia University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
West Virginia	1,698
Pennsylvania	830
Virginia	349
Maryland	319
New Jersey	258

Additionally, approximately 1.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

West Virginia University Graduate Student Diversity

5,585 of West Virginia University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at West Virginia University, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of West Virginia University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	195
Black or African American	256
Hispanic	212
White	3,965
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	178
Non-Resident	686

Online Learning at West Virginia University

West Virginia University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

9,486 undergraduate students at West Virginia University took at least one online class — of those, 1,169 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 489 students took at least one online class and 1,789 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at West Virginia University

These computer science programs are offered at West Virginia University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	70	7	3	80
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	20	32	—	52

Academic Programs at West Virginia University

West Virginia University offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

West Virginia University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.