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We are One WVU

WVU Tech

170 miles south of Morgantown

With nationally ranked, ABET-accredited engineering programs and exciting, in-demand majors, WVU Tech is known for its a small class sizes and state-of-the-art science and engineering focus. Plus, Beckley is only minutes away from the New River Gorge National Park. Whether you’re hiking, climbing or rafting, the Gorge is a gateway to push boundaries and make memories.

WVU Tech

Potomac State College

80 miles east of Morgantown

Students here can earn a degree on a small, tight-knit campus that feels like home. Keyser, proud to proclaim itself “Friendliest City in the US A,” is a community where students can create their own experience — both in the classroom and out. In this idyllic setting, students can find supportive faculty and peers with all the benefits of a larger university system at their fingertips.

Potomac State College

Health Sciences Campus

WVU Health Sciences’ primary mission is to improve the health and well-being of everyone we serve by cultivating exceptional health professionals, solving real problems and caring for our people and communities. WVU has the state’s only comprehensive academic health sciences center — a place where educators, healthcare professionals and scientists work together to advance human health.

Health Sciences

Our System

WVU’s Unique Position Within West Virginia

Map of WV showing WVU's footprint
  • WVU Campus
  • WVU Hospital
  • WVU Extension Office

West Virginia University is truly West Virginia’s university. WVU campuses are located across the state, and each of West Virginia’s 55 counties has a WVU Extension Office. We serve our state in nearly countless ways and are West Virginia’s economic powerhouse.

* Health Sciences Campus

We Are Family

Our Students

  • 26,000+ Students Statewide
  • 23,000+ Students at Morgantown
  • 17,000+ Undergraduate Students at Morgantown
  • 5,000+ Graduate/Professional Students at Morgantown

At WVU, our students are at the heart of everything we do. From the moment they step on campus, they embody the Mountaineer spirit — rising to challenges with boundless passion, determined to be the boldest and brightest. We’re dedicated to helping them reach their full potential, discover their purpose and build the confidence to soar toward graduation and beyond.

Our Faculty

  • 2,470+ Faculty Systemwide
  • 100+ Extension Full-Time Faculty
  • 52 have received the National Science Foundation career award
  • 19 have been named Carnegie Foundation Professors of the year.
  • 66% of full-time instructors/tenure-track faculty hold the highest academic degree in their field.

Our faculty members are the intellectual center of the University. They deliver phenomenal educational opportunities, undertake worldclass research and engage in impactful service activities – and make a difference in the lives of thousands of students, every day. And they play a vital role in helping WVU fulfill its mission through teaching, research and service.

Our Staff

  • 3,200+ Full-Time Staff

WVU’s staff are truly the backbone of the institution. Often working behind the scenes, these dedicated professionals literally keep the lights on, making sure students are safe and supporting while fueling every collective effort at our University.