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#160 in USA

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  • Estd. 1867
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West Virginia University Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(9 courses)
INR 22 L - 29 LGet Fee Details
Duration18-36 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 - 92, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above, GRE, GMAT: 600 & Above
MBA/PGDM(2 courses)
INR 28 L - 33 LGet Fee Details
Duration12-18 months
Exam AcceptedGMAT: 600 & Above, IELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 92 - 100, PTE: 68 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above, GRE
BBA(2 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 61 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
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Q:   What is West Virginia University known for?
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The West Virginia University is known for being part of the institutions that were created as part of the Morrill Act passed by then US President Abraham Lincoln, which involved granting land to state governments willing to establish a college that provides mechanical arts & agricultural education to local students.

The institute is now a fully-fledged & accredited university, housing over 25,000 students across its three campuses: Morgantown, Beckley & Keyser.

Q:   Which has a higher chance of admission: West Virginia University or University of Rhode Island?
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Both institutions are very similar in terms of their selectiveness at admitting students, with, West Virginia University acceptance rate standing at 77%, while that of University of Rhode Island stands at 75%.

There isn't much between them & securing a seat at either institute is challenging to similar extents, with WVU, being marginally easier to secure admissions at.

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West Virginia University Fee Breakdown 2025

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Q:   What is the ranking of the West Virginia University?
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WVU secures a rank of #158 among all US based higher educational institutions, as part of Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025, while another popular university ranking source, ranks it #1001 globally as part of its World University Rankings 2025.

Another ranking platform ranks it #220 for its 2025 rankings of National Universities in the United States.

Q:   Is West Virginia University a Tier-1 school?
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Though, there is no clarity about the institution's tier level, its research department is certainly among the best in the United States, as it maintains its standing as an R1 institution as per a media release posted in February.

R1 universities are known for a high volume of research activity & expenditure. The institute granted more than 200 doctoral degrees & spent over USD 246 million on research based activity in the year 2023, of which USD 100 million came from federal agencies.

Q:   What does West Virginia University rank nationally?
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The West Virginia University ranks #158 at the national level as per Shiksha Rankings. Another major source ranks it #220 as part of its National Universities Rankings for 2025, while it secures a global university rank of #1001 as per Global Universities Rankings 2025 published by another major ranking platform.

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The GPA requirements at WVU varies for different courses, with the minimum GPA required for undergraduate admissions being 2.5 on a 4.0. scale. Some courses require a GPA of 3.0. or more for a seat.

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Yes, the West Virginia University accepts GRE scores for admissions to some graduate courses, but the test score requirement varies with different courses.

Students enrolling in programs that requires GRE must send their scores via ETS before the review of admission application. The WVU institution c

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As per data curated from a prominent news platform, the West Virginia University is said to be going through some financial struggles, with a number of contributing factors at play, including revenue loss during Covid-19, reduced number of student enrolments, & increasing debt taken for the developm

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