School Details
Founded as a land-grant college, West Virginia University is a public, four-year, research institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. Almost as soon as West Virginia gained statehood in 1863, residents planned and opened a land-grant school. In 1889, the first ten women enrolled, in addition to two Japanese students. Throughout the school’s history, the student body has continued to diversify.
The mission of West Virginia University states: “As a land-grant institution in the 21st century, WVU will deliver high-quality education, excel in discovery and innovation, model a culture of diversity and inclusion, promote health and vitality, and build pathways for the exchange of knowledge and opportunity between the state, the nation, and the world.”
West Virginia University offers more than 350 associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree programs in person and online. Majors range from agriculture to business to creative arts to dentistry, and much more.
WVU provides undergraduate and graduate distance learning opportunities through WVU Online and Extended Campus. Programs vary from fully online to blended learning. Curricula are designed to be future-ready, with the most current and cutting-edge skills and knowledge in demand by employers in the industry.
Accreditation & Licensing
West Virginia University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)