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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
21,823
Total Undergrads
Including 1,494 Part-time
5,034
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 23 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
48% Women
52% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-A

Big East Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

6
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $561,170)
8
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $131,298)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined - 126 Yes -
Baseball 35 - Yes -
Basketball 17 33 - Yes
Football 128 - - -
Gymnastics - 18 - -
Rowing - 80 Yes -
Soccer 29 28 Yes Yes
Swimming and Diving 33 23 Yes -
Tennis - 10 Yes Yes
Volleyball - 20 Yes Yes
Wrestling 52 - - -
Bowling - - - Yes
Court Sports - - - Yes
Cycling - - Yes -
Equestrian - - Yes -
Fencing - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes -
Golf - - Yes -
Ice Hockey - - Yes -
Indoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Skiing - - Yes -
Softball - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.8%
Black/non-Hispanic 3.1%
Hispanic 2.2%
Non-resident alien 4.7%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 3.7%
Two or more races 1.7%
White/non-Hispanic 82.5%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 6%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 19 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 205
Liquor Law Violation 551
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 7
Property Crime 31

Notable Alumni

  • Donn Knotts (Class of '48), Actor, was Barney Fife on the Andy Griffith Show, the landlord on Three's Company, and numerous other roles
  • Jerry West (Class of '60), Played for the NBA Lakers, and then was an executive of the Lakers
  • Major Harris (Class of '89), Star quarterback and Heisman finalist
  • Marc Bulger (Class of '99), St. Louis Rams quarterback
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Jonathon from Morgantown, WV
  • 4
  • “the dorms are pretty well centralized to the campus. we also have a rail system called the personal rapid transit, or prt, that can quickly and safely get you to…”

  • Feb-03-2012 » Read More
  • Dimitri from Accokeek, MD
  • 1
  • “I never lived in the dorms as a transfer student, but from what i hear it is pretty annoying, and life out the dorm where you can truly experience the…”

  • Oct-21-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 3
  • Jessica from Monroe Township, NJ
  • Jun-13-2013 I am a current student here

    Dorm food is dorm food. I would not prefer it compared to a nice restaurant, but I still eat in the schools cafeterias. I am going to be a junior and I still buy a meal pass to eat in between classes.

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  • 4
  • Maggie
  • Jun-05-2013 I am a current student here

    Some of the dinning halls are really good like Bormen but, others like the Evensdale cafe have the worst food you have ever had in your life. High street is filled with a ton of delicious food but, you have to spend money not just your meal plan. The mountain lair has great fast food like Chic-Fil-a and Tzazikis that you can use your meal plan on for Breakfast and Dinner. The best breakfast is at Hatfields in the lair and its on the meal plan!

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  • 3
  • Amanda from Bronx, NY
  • Jun-02-2013 I am a current student here

    Dining halls are just as you expect dining halls to be. Nothing compared to a home cooked meal. There are restaurants on campus that you can eat from with a meal plan including Chick Fil A, Sbarro's, Burger King and more.

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  • 4
  • Ashley from Sissonville, WV
  • May-13-2013 I am a current student here

    The dorm food was very good. There was always a variety. The food surrounding campus is also very delicious and appealing. Every year there is always a new restaurant waiting to be taste-tested when students return in the Fall.

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  • 5
  • Tyler from Sod, WV
  • Apr-23-2013 I am a current student here

    The dining halls are top of the line. It seems like there is always something for you at one of the dining halls.

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  • 4
  • Elizabeth from Wernersville, PA
  • Mar-25-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    The meal plan at WVU is cool because it has so many levels. You also can pay meals with a campus card! There are a lot of options on dining.

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  • 3
  • Anonymous
  • Mar-23-2013 I am a current student here

    I definitely wish the food was more food and less plastic tasting, but the options were always pretty good at the dorms depending on my mood.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Jessica from Monroe Township, NJ
  • Jun-13-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is my favorite thing about WVU. The greek community is like a large family here and beyond the fun social events we do a lot of charity work.

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  • 0
  • Anonymous
  • Mar-23-2013 I am a current student here

    If that is your thing, definitely consider. Greek life is a big deal at WVU.

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  • 0
  • Kristen from Parlin, NJ
  • Feb-27-2013 I am a current student here

    There are at least 8 sororities and 16 fraternities at West Virginia University. Greek Life is very active at our school and a lot of people get into it. I am not apart of a sorority because I chose not to be but it is definitely very popular on campus and it is easier to make long term friends.

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  • 0
  • Melanie
  • Feb-15-2013 I am a current student here

    I myself....am not into the Greek Life scene, but several of my friends are. Trust me half of them are nothing like those portrayed on tv, and the other half are only half the extent of what is on tv, but I can not tell you if that is a good thing or a bad thing. A lot of the sororities/fraternities have houses, but several do not just to let you know.

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  • 0
  • Chelsea
  • Jan-04-2013 I am a current student here

    There are more sorority houses than you can count.

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