West Virginia University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $22,472 Out-of-state: $37,712 |
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Tuition and Fees
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In-state: $8,376 Out-of-state: $23,616 |
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Room and Board
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$10,576 |
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Books and Supplies
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$900 |
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Other Expenses
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$2,620 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan, external finance company |
West Virginia University Applying For Financial Aid
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
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| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 003827 |
Free |
| State Aid Form |
West Virginia University Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 4,305 (87.0%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 2,939 (68.3%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 2,883 (98.1%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 617 (21.4%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 72% |
| Average Award | $6,616 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 2,050 (71.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,814 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 2,659 (92.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,289 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 2,707 (93.9%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 910 (18.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,382 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 15,727 (79.8%) of undergraduates |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 10,957 (69.7%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 10,853 (99.1%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 3,977 (36.6%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 75% |
| Average Award | $6,839 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 7,695 (70.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,790 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 9,991 (92.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,620 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 9,311 (85.8%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 3,289 (16.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,437 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
64% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$27,993 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
25.0% |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
16.0% |
West Virginia University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans | College/university loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences, Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Art/Fine Arts, Debating, Music, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Leadership |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children of Workers in Trades, Ethnic Background, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
$1,505 |