Overview
WVU is a highly rated public university located in Morgantown, West Virginia. It is a large institution. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Journalism, and Mechanical Engineering.
Large
City
Public
18,878
undergraduates
- Acceptance Rate
-
90%
- Graduation Rate
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59%
- Average Annual Cost
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$21,278
- Average Net Price
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$12,539
- Salary After Graduation
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$40,400
- Athletics Website
- wvusports.com
- In-state Tuition
- $8,976
- Out-of-state Tuition
- $25,320
- GPA Average
- 3.4
- SAT Average
- 1130
- ACT Average
- 24
Virtual Tour
Admissions
Acceptance Rate:
90%
Average GPA:
3.36
SAT
SAT Average: 1130
SAT Range: 1030
- 1230
Math:
510
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610
Reading & Writing:
520
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620
ACT
Average: 24
Range: 21 - 27
Information
Academics
Freshman Retention
81%
4yr Graduation
36%
6yr Graduation
59%
510 -
610
SAT Math
520 -
620
SAT Reading and Writing
21 -
27
ACT Composite
- Student Body:
- Number of Branch Campuses: 3 Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting Highest degree degree awarded: Graduate degree
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Accounting and Related Services.Bachelors Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Business/Commerce, General.Bachelors Degree
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Business/Managerial Economics.Bachelors Degree
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Construction Management.Bachelors Degree
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Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Finance and Financial Management Services.Bachelors Degree
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Hospitality Administration/Management.Bachelors Degree
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Management Information Systems and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Marketing.Bachelors Degree
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Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Chemical Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Civil Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Engineering, General.Bachelors Degree
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Industrial Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Mechanical Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Mining and Mineral Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Petroleum Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Agricultural Business and Management.Bachelors Degree
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Agriculture, General.Bachelors Degree
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Animal Sciences.Bachelors Degree
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Plant Sciences.Bachelors Degree
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Air Transportation.Bachelors Degree
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Bachelors Degree
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Biology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.Bachelors Degree
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Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.Bachelors Degree
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Chemistry.Bachelors Degree
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Bachelors Degree
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Physics.Bachelors Degree
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Bachelors Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Bachelors Degree
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Health and Medical Administrative Services.Bachelors Degree
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Medicine.Bachelors Degree
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Public Health.Bachelors Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelors Degree
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Journalism.Bachelors Degree
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Community Organization and Advocacy.Bachelors Degree
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Social Work.Bachelors Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Science.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Systems Analysis.Bachelors Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelors Degree
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Security Science and Technology.Bachelors Degree
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Criminology.Bachelors Degree
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Economics.Bachelors Degree
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Geography and Cartography.Bachelors Degree
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Political Science and Government.Bachelors Degree
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Sociology.Bachelors Degree
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Design and Applied Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelors Degree
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Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Music.Bachelors Degree
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Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Bachelors Degree
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Engineering Technology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.Bachelors Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Bachelors Degree
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Forestry.Bachelors Degree
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Natural Resources Management and Policy.Bachelors Degree
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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.Bachelors Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelors Degree
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management.Bachelors Degree
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.Bachelors Degree
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History.Bachelors Degree
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Bachelors Degree
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Landscape Architecture.Bachelors Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelors Degree
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Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Mathematics.Bachelors Degree
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Philosophy.Bachelors Degree
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Psychology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Special Education and Teaching.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Bachelors Degree
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Accounting and Related Services.Master's Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Doctoral Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's Degree
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Business/Commerce, General.Associate's Degree
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Business/Commerce, General.Master's Degree
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Business/Managerial Economics.Doctoral Degree
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Business/Managerial Economics.Master's Degree
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Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.Associate's Degree
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Finance and Financial Management Services.Master's Degree
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Hospitality Administration/Management.Associate's Degree
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Human Resources Management and Services.Master's Degree
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.Master's Degree
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Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.Master's Degree
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Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Master's Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.First Professional Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Master's Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Doctoral Degree
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Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Master's Degree
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Dentistry.First Professional Degree
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.Master's Degree
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Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies.Master's Degree
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Medicine.First Professional Degree
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.First Professional Degree
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.Doctoral Degree
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Public Health.Master's Degree
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Public Health.Doctoral Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Doctoral Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.First Professional Degree
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.First Professional Degree
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Master's Degree
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Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.Master's Degree
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Chemical Engineering.Master's Degree
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Civil Engineering.Master's Degree
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Computer Engineering.Master's Degree
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.Master's Degree
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Engineering, General.Doctoral Degree
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Engineering, General.Master's Degree
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Engineering, General.Associate's Degree
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Engineering Mechanics.Associate's Degree
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.Master's Degree
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Industrial Engineering.Master's Degree
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Materials EngineeringMaster's Degree
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Mechanical Engineering.Master's Degree
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Mining and Mineral Engineering.Master's Degree
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Petroleum Engineering.Master's Degree
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Systems Engineering.Master's Degree
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Agricultural Business and Management.Master's Degree
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Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other.Associate's Degree
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Agriculture, General.Associate's Degree
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Agriculture, General.Master's Degree
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Agriculture, General.Doctoral Degree
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Animal Sciences.Master's Degree
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Plant Sciences.Master's Degree
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Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.Master's Degree
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Design and Applied Arts.Master's Degree
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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Master's Degree
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Fine and Studio Arts.Master's Degree
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Music.Doctoral Degree
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Music.Master's Degree
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Visual and Performing Arts, General.Master's Degree
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Doctoral Degree
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Biology, General.Master's Degree
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Biology, General.Doctoral Degree
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Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.Doctoral Degree
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Genetics.Doctoral Degree
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Genetics.Master's Degree
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Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.Doctoral Degree
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Neurobiology and Neurosciences.Doctoral Degree
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Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.Master's Degree
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Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.Doctoral Degree
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Chemistry.Doctoral Degree
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Chemistry.Master's Degree
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Master's Degree
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Doctoral Degree
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Physics.Doctoral Degree
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Physics.Master's Degree
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Master's Degree
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Doctoral Degree
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Psychology, General.Doctoral Degree
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Psychology, General.Master's Degree
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.Master's Degree
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.Doctoral Degree
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Journalism.Associate's Degree
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Journalism.Master's Degree
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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.Master's Degree
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Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Master's Degree
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Computer Science.Doctoral Degree
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Computer Science.Master's Degree
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Information Science/Studies.Associate's Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Master's Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Doctoral Degree
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Security Science and Technology.Master's Degree
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Master's Degree
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Educational/Instructional Media Design.Master's Degree
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Educational/Instructional Media Design.Doctoral Degree
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Educational/Instructional Media Design.First Professional Degree
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Education, General.First Professional Degree
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Education, General.Doctoral Degree
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Education, General.Associate's Degree
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Education, General.Master's Degree
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Education, Other.Doctoral Degree
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Special Education and Teaching.Master's Degree
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Student Counseling and Personnel Services.Master's Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.First Professional Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Doctoral Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Doctoral Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Master's Degree
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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Master's Degree
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Forestry.Associate's Degree
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Forestry.Master's Degree
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Forestry.Doctoral Degree
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Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Master's Degree
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Natural Resources Management and Policy.Doctoral Degree
-
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.Master's Degree
-
Geography and Cartography.Doctoral Degree
-
Geography and Cartography.Master's Degree
-
Political Science and Government.Doctoral Degree
-
Political Science and Government.Master's Degree
-
Sociology.Doctoral Degree
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Sociology.Master's Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Doctoral Degree
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management.Master's Degree
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History.Master's Degree
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History.Doctoral Degree
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Landscape Architecture.Master's Degree
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Law.Master's Degree
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Law.First Professional Degree
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Legal Professions and Studies, Other.Master's Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Master's Degree
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Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.Master's Degree
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Mathematics.Doctoral Degree
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Mathematics.Master's Degree
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Statistics.Master's Degree
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Statistics.Doctoral Degree
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Public Administration.Master's Degree
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Social Work.Master's Degree
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Science Technologies/Technicians, Other.Associate's Degree
Degrees and Courses of Study
80 Bachelors Programs
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
ENGINEERING
AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
HISTORY
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
PSYCHOLOGY
EDUCATION
143 Other Programs
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
ENGINEERING
AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
PSYCHOLOGY
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
EDUCATION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
SOCIAL SCIENCES
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
HISTORY
ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
Financial
$8,976
In-state Tuition
$25,320
Out-of-state Tuition
- Average Cost of Attendance
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$21,278
- Average Net Price
-
$12,539
- Percentage of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Student Loans:
- 46%
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed:
- $23,421
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed:
- $6,864
- The Median Debt For Dependent Students:
- $15,000
- The Median Debt For Independent Students:
- $13,283
- The Median Debt For Female Students:
- $15,000
- The Median Debt For Male Students:
- $14,048
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $0 - $30,000:
- $12,500
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $30,001 - $75,000:
- $14,750
- The Median Debt For Students With Family Income Greater than $75,000:
- $15,802
Debt
Household Income
Median Household Income:
$57,483
Athletics
- Division
- NCAA I
- Conference
-
Big 12
- Athletics Website
- Sports
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Student Life
Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
18,878
- Number Of Graduate Students
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5,709
- Male/Female Undergraduate Ratio
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1:1
- Carnegie Classification Undergraduate Profile
- Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
- Share Of Und Deg Cert Seeking Part Time
- 5%
- Proportion Of Faculty That Is Full Time
- 76%
- Percentage Of Undergraduates Aged 25 And Above
- 6%
- Percentage First Generation Students
- 30%
- Percent Of Students Over 23 At Entry
- 8%
- Share Of Female Students
- 50%
- Share Of Married Students
- 3%
- Share Of Dependent Students
- 90%
- Share Of Veteran Students
- 0%
- Share Of First Generation Students
- 30%
- Number Of Non Degree Seeking Undergraduate Students
- 656
Carnegie Classification Size And Setting:
Four-year, large, primarily residential
Student Life
Financial
- Public or Private
- Public