Admissions Factors

What West Virginia Looks For

West Virginia rates 1 factor as very important: academic GPA.

How West Virginia rates each factor

Each college sorts 18 factors into four levels on its Common Data Set.

Very important

Academic GPA

Considered

Standardized test scores

Not considered

The numbers behind the class

Overall admit rate

Not reported

Early decision admit rate

No early decision

Admitted from the waitlist

No waitlist

Enrolled first-years had an average high school GPA of 3.70. 12.5% of those who reported a class rank were in the top tenth of their class.

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Frequently asked questions

What does West Virginia look for in applicants?

West Virginia rates 1 factor as very important: academic GPA.

Does West Virginia consider legacy status?

West Virginia rates alumni relation as "not considered" in its 2024-25 Common Data Set.

Does West Virginia track demonstrated interest?

West Virginia rates the level of an applicant's interest as "not considered".

Source: West Virginia’s own Common Data Set 2024-25, Section C. Last checked 2026-10-08. The ratings are the college’s own description of its process. Counts are for one entering class.