West Virginia University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Small | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
8:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
West Virginia University
PO Box 6201, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506
See on MapPhone
(304) 293-0111
Website
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$9,360Out of state
$26,568Graduate
In state
$10,602Out of state
$27,450Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
97%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 25.0% | $5,286 |
State/local grants | 39.0% | $4,760 |
Institutional grants | 90.0% | $8,657 |
Loans | 57.0% | $9,613 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$11,618 per year
Books & Supplies
$950 per year
Personal Expenses
$3,000 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
- Mechanical Engineering
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biochemistry
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Microbiology and Immunology
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Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
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Biometry/Biometrics
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Neuroscience
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business/Commerce, General
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
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Organizational Leadership
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Accounting
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Finance, General
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer Science
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Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
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EDUCATION
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Agricultural Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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ENGINEERING
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Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Mining and Mineral Engineering
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Petroleum Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Child Development
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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Chinese Language and Literature
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Russian Language and Literature
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Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health and Wellness, General
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Public Health, General
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Forensic Science and Technology
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Sustainability Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Anthropology, General
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Criminology
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Economics, General
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Geography
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Game and Interactive Media Design
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Music, General
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Music History, Literature, and Theory
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Business/Commerce, General
- Social Work
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biomedical Sciences, General
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Genetics, General
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Reproductive Biology
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Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
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Biostatistics
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Epidemiology
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business/Commerce, General
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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Accounting
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Finance, General
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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Management Science
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer Science
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Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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Educational/Instructional Technology
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Agricultural Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING
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Engineering, General
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Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Software Engineering
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Materials Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Mining and Mineral Engineering
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Petroleum Engineering
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Systems Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Creative Writing
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Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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Linguistics
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Applied Linguistics
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Spanish Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Dental Clinical Sciences, General
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
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Pathology/Pathologist Assistant
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Physician Associate/Assistant
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Medical Science/Scientist
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Public Health, General
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Health Services Administration
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
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Forensic Science and Technology
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Educational Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Music, General
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Music History, Literature, and Theory
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Musicology and Ethnomusicology
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Music Management
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
88.38%- Apply 18,206
- Accepted 16,091
- Attend 4,571
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$50Graduate
$60Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Not applicable
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
490-600
ACT Composite
20-26
SAT Reading
510-620
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
53%Male Students
47%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian79.32%
- Two Or More Ethnicities9.8%
- Hispanic/Latino4.08%
- Black3.37%
- Asian2.03%
- Not Specified1.22%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.12%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.06%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
28,150
Undergraduate students
21,226
Graduate students
6,924
Full Time Students
88%Part Time Students
12%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Baseball
- Wrestling
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Soccer
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Volleyball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Baseball
- Wrestling
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Golf
- Rifle
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Volleyball
- Gymnastics
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Rifle
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