West Virginia University: what international applicants need

What are West Virginia University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

West Virginia University admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is West Virginia University's acceptance rate?

89% for students who started in fall 2024: West Virginia University admitted 16,669 of its 18,729 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does West Virginia University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. West Virginia University requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for West Virginia University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 490–600 in Math and 520–620 in Reading and Writing (58% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 20–26.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is West Virginia University's application fee for international students?

West Virginia University's application fee is $75 for international applicants: $10 more than the $65 US applicants pay.

Does West Virginia University accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. West Virginia University accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does West Virginia University accept?

West Virginia University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does West Virginia University require?

West Virginia University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does West Virginia University require the Common App personal essay?

No. West Virginia University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does West Virginia University have?

314 of West Virginia University's 18,206 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.7%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does West Virginia University cost for international students?

West Virginia University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $28,608 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $10,104). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $14,582. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $50,220 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source