West Virginia University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
22.8K

Full + Part time Students
1:22

Faculty to Student Ratio
5%

Transfer Student Ratio
$13.8K

Avg. Financial Aid

WVU's primary mission is to provide high-quality programs of instruction at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels; to stimulate and foster both basic and applied research and scholarship; to engage in and encourage other creative and artistic work; and to bring the resources of the University to all segments of society through continuing education, extension, and public service activities. Opportunities to conduct pioneering research and scholarship help attract high quality faculty and students. Students and faculty work together to create exciting and productive paths for investigation and development. WVU nurtures these symbiotic interactions to build intellectual, social, and economic development for all of WV.

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Overview

Total Faculty	1,709
Full-Time Undergraduate	21,118
Part-Time Undergraduate	1,709
Application Acceptance Rate	85%
Transfer Students	1,162
Programs	177 Programs
Courses	3,240 Courses
Equivalencies	10,497 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$6,090
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,868
Books and Supplies	$1,050
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	54%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,840
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	63%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$7,004

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

with over $300 million in aid and scholarships awarded every year, we can help you meet those costs and achieve your educational and career goals.
Tuition and Fees:

For the quality of education you receive at WVU - and access to the resources of a major research university - you will find our costs surprisingly reasonable.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

At WVU, we look forward to helping you through the transfer process. Each year, WVU admits approximately 1,400 transfer students.
Transfer Applications Received:

Fall: 2,911
Transfer Applications Accepted:

Fall: 1,924
Percentage Accepted:

Fall: 66%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Fall: 1,185

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	August 1
Spring	December 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A minimum high school grade point averageof 2.25 is required of transfer applicants. A minimum college grade point average of 2.00 is required of transfer applicants.
Official Transcripts:

If applicant has less than 29 credits of transferable college work, then official high school transcripts are needed. Official college transcripts from previously attended institutions are required.
SAT Scores:

If applicant has less than 29 credits of transferable college work, then standardized test scores are required.
Essay:

An essay or personal statement is not required for admission consideration.
Application Fee:

All applications require a nonrefundable application fee: West Virginia resident - $25; Out-of-state - $45; International, Spring and Summer Session 2011 - $50 International, Fall 2011 - $60
Interview:

An interview is not required for admission consideration.
Other Requirements:

To assure accurate evaluation of credit, send course descriptions for any courses you have completed and/or in which you are currently enrolled that you feel would need further clarification.
Apply Here:

http://admissions.wvu.edu/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is a D or higher.
Credits (Min/Max):

The max credits accepted for transfer are 72. You must complete 30 credit hours in residence at WVU to earn a bachelor's degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

West Virginia University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf