West Virginia University
- Public
- Research university
West Virginia University: international tuition 28,608 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 44,919 USD, acceptance rate 89%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
Getting in. The school admits 89% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 520–620, Math 490–600, ACT 20–26. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 44,919 USD, before any scholarship. 4 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/6. You apply through WVU Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026
What is the tuition at West Virginia University?
International tuition is 28,608 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 44,919 USD.
What English scores does West Virginia University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at West Virginia University?
The acceptance rate is 89%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerUnclear
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
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Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Climb Higher Scholarship – Level 1Intl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page lists in-state and out-of-state amounts but does not confirm eligibility for international students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: First-time freshmen must be admitted by August 1 to be considered for merit scholarships.
Climb Higher Scholarship – Level 2Intl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page lists in-state and out-of-state amounts but does not confirm eligibility for international students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: First-time freshmen must be admitted by August 1 to be considered for merit scholarships.
Climb Higher Scholarship – Level 3Intl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page lists in-state and out-of-state amounts but does not confirm eligibility for international students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: First-time freshmen must be admitted by August 1 to be considered for merit scholarships.
Climb Higher Scholarship – Level 4Intl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page lists in-state and out-of-state amounts but does not confirm eligibility for international students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: First-time freshmen must be admitted by August 1 to be considered for merit scholarships.
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsiRequired
- High-school transcriptRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Spring documents deadlineDocumentsin16days
- Summer application deadlineApplication+122 days
- Summer documents deadlineDocuments+167 days
- Deadline to cancel fall attendance for a full refund of the academic depositDeposit+197 days
- Application deadline for Fall term (international students)Application+228 days
- All documents deadline for Fall term (international students)Documents+258 days
- Fall classes beginOther+305 days
Credit for exams
Passing A/AS Level exams may receive university credit after WVU receives official certificates.
Scores that countfrom pass
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
60 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data