by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 20,495 undergraduates in 2020, WVU is a very large, public university located in Morgantown, West Virginia. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, WVU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by WVU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our WVU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at WVU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit WVU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", WVU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit WVU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our WVU for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, WVU does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
WVU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
WVU has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 20,495 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 18,726 (91.4%). Part-time attendance was 1,769 (8.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 18,726 | 1,769 | 20,495 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, WVU receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank WVU #515 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at WVU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the WVU Diversity Guide.
WVU has a total of 597 student athletes, 283 men and 314 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $80,019,885 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $79,064,291 |
| Net | $955,594 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to West Virginia University Athletics