Historical Acceptance Rates

West Virginia University recorded an acceptance rate of 81.8% for the application year 2024, with 18,639 applicants and 15,250 accepted. This marks an increase from 76.0% in 2023, where 21,558 applied and 16,411 were admitted. The acceptance rate for 2022 was notably higher at 88.4%, with 18,206 applicants. Historical data shows fluctuating acceptance rates, with significant variability indicating changing trends in applicant volume and competitiveness over the years.