West Virginia University, WV
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
86%
Tuition
In-state: $6,996
Out-of-state: $15,572
Eligibility For Public Schools
In State
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#173-#229 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Scholarships
Promise Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$4,750
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1020
Required Act
22
Mid 50 ACT
18-24
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 400-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading 390-510 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing 373-480 range of middle 50%
Description
Promise Scholarship
Student must graduate from a WV high school with a 3.0 and meet minimum core requirements.
Student must receive 22 on ACT or 1020 on SAT.
Student must complete FAFSA by March 1.
For annual renewal, student must maintain 3.0 GPA and complete 30 credit hours each academic year. (Fall & Spring)
Bucklew Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$8,000
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
1400
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
17-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-580
SAT Critical Reading 460-560
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Bucklew Scholarship
VALUE
$8,000/yr. for four undergraduate years.
CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION
Minimum high school GPA of 3.80 and an ACT of 30, or SAT of 1340/New SAT of 1400. Chosen by Scholarship Selection Committee. Selected from students receiving a Scholarship of Distinction Level 1 who graduate from a West Virginia high school or who have been home-schooled for at least their senior year in West Virginia.
Diversity Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1070
Required Act
21
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-580
SAT Critical Reading 460-560
SAT Writing not reported
Description
DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP: Program Requirements
1. A minimum high school GPA of 3.00, and an ACT super score of 21 (SAT 990, math + critical reading/New SAT 1070, evidence-based reading & writing plus math). Please note that SAT scores have been adjusted to reflect test results from the new SAT test, first given in March 2016.
2. Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
3. Must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to WVU by March 1 during the senior year of high school.
4. Must be admitted to the University by the Office of Admissions by May 1 during the senior year of high school.
Foundation Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Full tuition plus
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
1400
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-580
SAT Critical Reading 460-560
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Foundation Scholarship
VALUE
Covers cost of attendance as determined by the Office of Financial Aid for four undergraduate years, plus a one-time $4,500 stipend for study abroad/academic enhancement. Students receiving the State PROMISE Scholarship will receive the Foundation Scholarship less the PROMISE Scholarship amount.
CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION
Minimum high school GPA of 3.80 and an ACT of 30, or SAT of 1340/New SAT of 1400. Chosen by Scholarship Selection Committee. Selected from students receiving the Bucklew Scholarship who graduate from a West Virginia high school or who have been home-schooled for at least their senior year in West Virginia.
Scholarship Of Distinction Level 1
Type
Automatic
Amount
$4,000
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
1340
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-580
SAT Critical Reading 460-560
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Scholarship of Distinction Level 1
VALUE
$4,000/yr. for four undergraduate years.
CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION
Minimum high school GPA of 3.80 and an ACT of 30, or SAT of 1340*/New SAT of 1400.
Scholarship Of Distinction Level 1
Type
Automatic
Amount
$15,000
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
1400
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-580
SAT Critical Reading 460-560
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Scholarship of Distinction Level 1
VALUE
$15,000 per year for four undergraduate years.
CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION
Minimum high school GPA of 3.80, and an ACT of 30, or SAT of 1340*/New SAT of 1400. Non-Resident students receiving this level of scholarship who are assessed in-state tuition rates through programs such as the Academic Common Market and Ohio Tuition Reciprocity program will have the Scholarship of Distinction replaced with the Distinguished Achievement Scholarship, valued at $3,000 per year.
Scholarship Of Distinction Level 2
Type
Automatic
Amount
$3,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1260
Required Act
26
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-580
SAT Critical Reading 460-560
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Scholarship of Distinction Level 2
VALUE
$3,000/yr. for four undergraduate years.
CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION
Minimum high school GPA of 3.50 and an ACT of 26, or SAT of 1190*/New SAT of 1260.
Scholarship Of Distinction Level 2
Type
Automatic
Amount
$9,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1290
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-580
SAT Critical Reading 460-560
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Scholarship of Distinction Level 2
VALUE
$9,000/yr. for four undergraduate years.
CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION
Minimum high school GPA of 3.50, and an ACT of 27, or SAT of 1220**/New SAT of 1290. Non-Resident students receiving this level of scholarship who are assessed in-state tuition rates through programs such as the Academic Common Market and Ohio Tuition Reciprocity program will have this scholarship removed from their financial aid award.
Scholarship Of Distinction Level 3
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
1180
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-580
SAT Critical Reading 460-560
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Scholarship of Distinction Level 3
VALUE
$2,500/yr. for four undergraduate years.
CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION
Minimum high school GPA of 3.25 and an ACT of 24 or SAT of 1110*/New SAT of 1180.
Scholarship Of Distinction Level 3
Type
Automatic
Amount
$7,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1100
Required Act
22
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-580
SAT Critical Reading 460-560
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Scholarship of Distinction Level 3
VALUE
$7,000/yr. for four undergraduate years.
CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION
Minimum high school GPA of 3.00, and an ACT of 22, or SAT of 1030**/New SAT of 1110. Non-Resident students receiving this level of scholarship who are assessed in-state tuition rates through programs such as the Academic Common Market and Ohio Tuition Reciprocity program will have this scholarship removed from their financial aid award.
Engineering Excellence Level 1 Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
1400
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-580
SAT Critical Reading 460-560
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Engineering Excellence Scholarship
Engineering Excellence Level 2 Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.6
Required SAT
1250
Required Act
26
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-580
SAT Critical Reading 460-560
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Engineering Achievement Scholarship
University Merit
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
$21,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-580
SAT Critical Reading 460-560
SAT Writing not reported
Description
University Merit
VALUE
$21,000/yr. for four undergraduate years, plus a one-time $3,500 stipend for study abroad/academic enhancement.
CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION
Minimum high school GPA of 3.50. Awarded to students named National Merit or Achievement Finalists who select WVU as their first choice for undergraduate study with the National Merit Corporation.
University Merit Scholarship
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
$7,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-580
SAT Critical Reading 460-560
SAT Writing not reported
Description
University Merit Scholarship
VALUE
$7,000/yr. for four undergraduate years, plus a one-time $3,500 stipend for study abroad/academic enhancement.
CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION
Minimum high school GPA of 3.50. Awarded to students named National Merit or Achievement Finalists who select WVU as their first choice for undergraduate study with the National Merit Corporation.
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