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Colleges / West Virginia University

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV 4-Year Public

West Virginia University Student Life

West Virginia University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

West Virginia University has the Residential Hall Association. In fact, more students participate in the Residential Hall Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at West Virginia University include Alpha Phi Omega, WVU Greek System, Mountaineer Maniacs and Campus Crusade for Christ.

West Virginia University students' favorite campus events are Mountaineer Week, Fall Fest and Parent's Weekend and Homecoming.

Does West Virginia University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at West Virginia University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes Required for freshman
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 6,275
Number of Students Living On-Campus 6,275
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

West Virginia University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing. There are 6,275 spots available in on-campus housing for all 21,228 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 6,275 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

West Virginia University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

West Virginia University Athletics

At West Virginia University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at West Virginia University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball Club Teams Club Teams NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Riflery Club Teams Club Teams NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Soccer Club Teams Club Teams NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Swimming And Diving Club Teams Club Teams NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1

Safety at West Virginia University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

West Virginia University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The West Virginia University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

West Virginia University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, West Virginia University has patrol officers just for housing.

Plan a Visit to West Virginia University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit West Virginia University, take Interstate 79/68 to Morgantown, WV. If you need to fly, book your flight to Pittsburgh International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in West Virginia you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore West Virginia University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About West Virginia University

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West Virginia University Students

49%

Women

51%

Men

91%

Full Time

8%

Part Time

59%

In State

41%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

80%

5%

4%

4%

4%

2%

1%

0.13%

0.08%

Undergraduate Students

21,228

Graduate Students

5,611

Non-Resident / International Students

1,129

West Virginia University Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

26,839

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$9,648

Out-of-State

$27,360

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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