2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$13,422
Net Price
90%
Admitted
28%
Enrolled
64%
Graduation Rate
18/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
West Virginia University
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 25,474. In 2021, there were 291 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #1 in West Virginia and ranks #259 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
291
Total Enrollment
25,474
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for West Virginia University
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West Virginia Rank
Combining ranking factors for 15 schools that offer psychology degrees in West Virginia, West Virginia University ranks #1.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., West Virginia University ranks #259.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, West Virginia University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology and Social Work. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology and General Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 5 | 6 |
| Counseling Psychology | – | – | 6 |
| Educational Psychology | – | 5 | – |
| General Psychology | 150 | 8 | 10 |
| Social Work | 47 | 54 | – |
| Total Graduates | 197 | 72 | 22 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 17,074 students applied to the West Virginia University. The university admitted 90% and 28% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for West Virginia universities is 3,078. On average, all West Virginia institutions admit 83% and 25% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of West Virginia University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 81%. Compared to all West Virginia four or more years colleges, the percentage is 67%.
The overall graduation rate for West Virginia University is 64%, compared to 45% for all West Virginia universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 35%.
Compare WVU to West Virginia Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of West Virginia University to the average of all West Virginia four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
WVU
17,074
Applicants
90%
Percent Admitted
28%
Percent Enrolled
81%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
WV Colleges
3,078
Applicants
83%
Percent Admitted
25%
Percent Enrolled
67%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
45%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 2,475 or 78% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 697 or 22% part-time faculty members employed at West Virginia University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,330 or 42%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
WVU
18 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
78%
Percent Full-Time
22%
Percent Part-Time
42%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
WV Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
59%
Percent Full-Time
41%
Percent Part-Time
57%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at West Virginia University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $9,144, and the average cost for books and supplies is $950.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $10,332 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend West Virginia University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for West Virginia University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $10,948 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,250 |
| Total Living Expenses | $14,198 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $9,144 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $950 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $24,292 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $10,332 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $0 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $10,332 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend West Virginia University is $13,422. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend West Virginia University presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $10,014 | $9,179 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $10,250 | $10,282 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $13,077 | $13,706 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $16,324 | $16,566 |
| $110,001 and more | $16,972 | $17,511 |
Compare West Virginia University to all West Virginia universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
WVU
$24,292
Cost to Attend
$10,817
Average Financial Aid
95%
Percent Receiving Aid
$13,422
Net Price
WV Colleges
$27,798
Cost to Attend
$12,087
Average Financial Aid
96%
Percent Receiving Aid
$13,411
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 4,268 or 95%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 15,010 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $10,817.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 15,010 | $10,817 |
| Pell Grants | 4,455 | $4,850 |
| Federal Student Loans | 9,345 | $6,216 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the West Virginia University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
WVU
15,010
Grant or Scholarship Aid
52%
Grants or Scholarships
4,455
Number of Pell Grants
15%
Pell Grants
9,345
Federal Student Loans
32%
Federal Student Loans
WV Colleges
4,134
Grant or Scholarship Aid
57%
Grants or Scholarships
1,469
Number of Pell Grants
20%
Pell Grants
1,699
Federal Student Loans
23%
Federal Student Loans
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