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West Virginia University

West Virginia, USA

To faith virtue, and to virtue knowledge.

West Virginia University (WVU) is a public, land-grant, space-grant, research-intensive university in Morgantown, West Virginia, United States. Its other campuses include the West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Beckley and Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser; and a second clinical campus for the University's medical and dental schools at Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston. WVU Extension Service provides outreach with offices in all of West Virginia's 55 counties. Since 2001, WVU has been governed by the West Virginia University Board of Governors.

Mission

WVU is a family of distinctive campuses united by a single mission. From the groundbreaking research of our flagship in Morgantown to the liberal arts hub of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — we are leveraging our talents and resources to create a better future for West Virginia and the World.

Vision

As one West Virginia University, we are purposeful in our studies and our work so that we can partner with our communities – both near and far – to bring needed and valued solutions to real-life problems within the pillars of education, healthcare and prosperity.

Student Success

WVU recipients of prestigious scholarships include 25 Rhodes Scholars, 23 Truman Scholars, 45 Goldwater Scholars, 3 George C. Marshall (British) Scholars, 5 Morris K. Udall Scholars, 5 USA Today All-USA College Academic First Team Members (and 11 academic team honorees), 26 Boren Scholars, 63 Gilman Scholars, 59 Fulbright Scholars, 3 Department of Homeland Security Scholars and many more.

Quick Facts

WVU is designated as an "R1" Research University (Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Funding from external sources for total sponsored programs is $174 million. WVU is affiliated with the Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute, dedicated to the study of Alzheimer's and other diseases that affect the brain. WVU is also a leader in biometric technology research and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's lead academic partner in biometrics research.

Degree

Undergraduate / Graduate & Professional

Requirements

Application / High School Transcript, College Transcript, Diploma / Passport / Financial Document / English Test Score

Established
1867
School Type
Public
Student
29,175
Tuition & Fees
11,820 per semester
Test Score
TOEFL 61 / IELTS 6.0
Accept. Rate / Min. GPA
85.8% / 2.0

Programs and Majors

    Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design
  • Agribusiness Management
  • Agricultural & Extension Education
  • Agroecology
  • Animal & Nutritional Sciences
  • Applied & Environmental Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Design Studies
  • Energy Land Management
  • Environmental & Energy Resources Management
  • Environmental & Natural Resource Economics
  • Environmental and Community Planning
  • Environmental, Soil, and Water Sciences
  • Fashion, Dress & Merchandising
  • Forest Resources Management
  • Horticulture
  • Human Nutrition & Foods
  • Interior Design
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Pre-Veterinary
  • Recreation, Parks & Tourism Resources
  • Wildlife & Fisheries Resources
  • Wood Science & Technology
    Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
  • Africana Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Communication Studies
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminology
  • Economics
  • English
  • Environmental Geoscience
  • Forensic and Investigative Science
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • History
  • Industrial Mathematics and Statistics
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International Studies
  • Latin American Studies
  • Leadership Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Native American Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Religious Studies
  • Slavic and East European Studies
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Statistics
  • Women's and Gender Studies
  • World Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
    John Chambers College of Business and Economics
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship And Innovation
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • Global Supply Chain Management
  • Hospitality And Tourism Management
  • Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Marketing
  • Organizational Leadership
    College of Creative Arts
  • Acting
  • Art Education
  • Art History
  • Ceramics
  • Dance
  • Design & Technology
  • Graphic Design
  • Interactive Design for Media
  • Intermedia & Photography
  • Jazz Studies
  • Music
  • Music (Contemporary and Integrative Performance)
  • Music Composition
  • Music Education
  • Music Industry
  • Music Therapy
  • Musical Theatre
  • Painting
  • Performance
  • Printmaking
  • Puppetry and Creative Dramatics
  • Sculpture
  • Technical Art History
  • Theatre
    School of Dentistry
  • Dental Hygiene
    College of Education and Human Services
  • Child Development and Family Studies
  • Child Development and Family Studies Online Degree
  • Child Development and Family Studies Online Degree: Pre-K Certification
  • Elementary Education
  • Multidisciplinary Studies in Education and Human Services
  • Regents Bachelor of Arts
  • Special Education
  • Speech Pathology and Audiology
    Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biometric Systems
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering Dual Degree
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Dual Degrees
  • Cybersecurity
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Dual Degree
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
    Reed College of Media
  • Advertising or Public Relations
  • Interactive Design for Media
  • Journalism
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Sports and Adventure Media
    School of Medicine
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Health Informatics and Information Management
  • Immunology and Medical Microbiology
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physician Assistant Studies
    WVU School of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • BS/BA to Bachelor of Science
  • RN to Bachelor of Science
  • RN to Master of Science
    WVU School of Pharmacy
  • Pre-Pharmacy
    College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
  • Athletic Coaching Education
  • Athletic Training
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Physical Education and Kinesiology
  • Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Sport Management
    WVU School of Public Health
  • Public Health: Community and Population Health
  • Public Health: Patient Navigation
  • Public Health: Public Health Sciences
    Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design
  • Agricultural and Extension Education
  • Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design
  • Animal and Nutritional Sciences
  • Design and Merchandising
  • Energy Environments
  • Forestry
  • Genetics and Developmental Biology
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Plant and Soil Sciences
  • Recreation, Parks and Tourism Resources
  • Reproductive Physiology
  • Resource Economics and Management
  • Wildlife and Fisheries Resources
    Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Communication Studies
  • Creative Writing
  • English
  • Forensic and Investigative Science
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Healthcare Administration
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Professional Writing and Editing
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Social Work
  • Statistics
  • World Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
    John Chambers College of Business and Economics
  • Forensic and Fraud Examination Graduate Certificate
  • M.S. Business Cybersecurity
  • M.S. Finance
  • M.S. Industrial Relations
  • Master of Accountancy
  • MBA
  • Online M.S. Business Data Analytics
  • Online MBA
  • Online MS Forensic and Fraud Examination
    College of Creative Arts
  • Acting
  • Art Education
  • Art History
  • Collaborative Piano
  • Conducting
  • Costume Design & Technology
  • Jazz Pedagogy
  • Lighting Design & Technology
  • Music Composition
  • Music Education
  • Music Industry
  • Music Theory
  • Performance
  • Performance with Emphasis in Piano Pedagogy
  • Scenery Design and Technology
  • Studio Arts: Ceramics
  • Studio Arts: Graphic Design
  • Studio Arts: Intermedia/Photography
  • Studio Arts: Painting
  • Studio Arts: Printmaking
  • Studio Arts: Sculpture
  • Technical Direction
    School of Dentistry
  • Certificate & Master of Science Periodontics
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery
  • Endodontics
  • Orthodontics
  • Prosthodontics
    College of Education and Human Services
  • Audiology (AuD)
  • Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders (PhD)
  • Counseling
  • Counseling Psychology (PhD)
  • Elementary or Secondary Education
  • Higher Education (PhD)
  • Higher Education Administration
  • Higher Education Administration (EdD)
  • Instructional Design and Technology
  • Instructional Design and Technology (EdD)
  • Interdisciplinary PhD in Education
  • Literacy Education with Certification
  • Special Education
  • Special Education (EdD)
  • Speech-Language Pathology
    Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
  • M.S. Aerospace Engineering
  • M.S. Chemical Engineering
  • M.S. Civil Engineering
  • M.S. Computer Science
  • M.S. Electrical Engineering
  • M.S. Energy Systems Engineering
  • M.S. Engineering
  • M.S. Industrial Engineering
  • M.S. Industrial Hygiene
  • M.S. Materials Science and Engineering
  • M.S. Mechanical Engineering
  • M.S. Mining Engineering
  • M.S. Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
  • M.S. Safety Management
  • M.S. Software Engineering
  • Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering
  • Ph.D. Chemical Engineering
  • Ph.D. Civil Engineering
  • Ph.D. Computer Engineering
  • Ph.D. Computer Science
  • Ph.D. Electrical Engineering
  • Ph.D. Industrial Engineering
  • Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering
  • Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
  • Ph.D. Mining Engineering
  • Ph.D. Occupational Safety and Health
  • Ph.D. Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
    WVU College of Law
  • Energy Concentration
  • International Law Concentration
  • J.D.
  • J.D./Master of Public Administration
  • J.D./Online M.B.A.
  • Labor & Employment Law Concentration
  • LL.M. in Energy & Sustainable Development
  • Online LL.M. in Forensic Justice
  • Public Interest Concentration
    Reed College of Media
  • Data Marketing Communications
  • Integrated Marketing Communications
  • Journalism
    School of Medicine
  • Biomedical Sciences (M.S.)
  • Biomedical Sciences (Ph.D.)
  • Clinical and Translational Sciences (Certificate)
  • Clinical and Translational Sciences (M.S.)
  • Clinical and Translational Sciences (Ph.D.)
  • Exercise Physiology (M.S.)
  • Health Sciences (M.S.)
  • MD
  • MD/PhD Scholars Training
  • Pathologists' Assistant (M.S.)
    WVU School of Nursing
  • BS in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (with MSN Stop-Out)
  • DNP Nurse Anesthesia Major
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • Nursing/Business Administration (MSN/MBA)
  • PhD
  • Post-MSN Certificate
    WVU School of Pharmacy
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD.)
  • Health Services and Outcomes Research (HSOR) Ph.D.
  • Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences (PPS) Ph.D.
    College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
  • Athletic Training
  • Coaching and Sport Education
  • Coaching and Teaching Studies Ph.D.
  • Physical Education Teacher Education (Online)
  • Sport Coaching (Online)
  • Sport Management
  • Sport Management (Online)
  • Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology Ph.D.
    WVU School of Public Health
  • Master of Public Health
  • Master of Science in Biostatistics
  • Master of Science in School Health Education
  • PhD in Public Health Sciences