
West Virginia University's Regular Decision acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 77.8%, with 15,923 out of 20,466 applicants being accepted. This marks a significant drop from 88% in 2022 and 90% in 2021, indicating a trend of increasing selectivity. Historical data shows that acceptance rates have fluctuated considerably over the years, ranging from 72% in 2017 to as high as 90% in 2021, revealing a competitive admissions landscape that is tightening as applicant numbers rise.