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West Virginia University

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Morgantown, United States
601–800th in World University Rankings 2020
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About West Virginia University

Basic information and contact details for West Virginia University

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Choosing West Virginia University (WVU) means choosing an education that will set you up for the future. Pioneering research, academic excellence and forward-thinking values combined with a unique school spirit provide you with endless possibilities.

 

West Virginia is known as the Mountain State. Living here, you’ll be surrounded by tall peaks and wild rivers, with plenty of opportunities for self-discovery.

 

Posting more than 7,000 internship opportunities every year, WVU is focused on your future. You’ll have access to career fairs with top employers, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook, NASA, and National Geographic.

 

West Virginia University by Numbers:

-Top 200 National University (US News & World Report, 2018)

-#34 Safest Colleges in America (alarm.org, 2017)

-Top 1.5% of research intensive universities worldwide.

-#151 Best Business Programs (US News & World Report, 2018)

-#110 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2018)

-21:1 Student to Faculty ratio.

-7,000+ internship opportunities annually.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at West Virginia University

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Student gender ratio
48 F : 52 M (1)
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International student percentage
8% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
18.5 (1)
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Student total
25966 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2020

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Subjects Taught at West Virginia University

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Arts and Humanities

  • Architecture
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology