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2026-27 cycleMorgantown, WV
West Virginia University
West Virginia University is a public land-grant research university located in Morgantown, West Virginia. Designated as an R1 doctoral university with very high research activity, WVU offers a wide range of undergraduate programs.
Acceptance rate
88%
Undergrad enrollment
18,206
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$65
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| TransferSpring 2027 Transfer Application Deadline | December 1, 2026 |
| Rolling AdmissionSpring 2027 Entry Deadline | December 1, 2026 |
| Financial AidFAFSA Priority Deadline | March 1, 2027 |
| ScholarshipWest Virginia Promise Scholarship Priority Deadline | March 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall 2027 Transfer Application Deadline | August 1, 2027 |
| Rolling AdmissionFall 2027 Rolling Admission Deadline | August 1, 2027 |
| ScholarshipWVU Merit Scholarship Deadline | August 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
No supplemental essays required
West Virginia University does not require school-specific supplemental essays for the 2026-27 cycle. Your personal statement carries the application.
Data gathered August 2026.