West Virginia University

USA | Morgantown, United States

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Overview

West Virginia University (WVU) is where Mountaineers lead the way. As the state’s premier land-grant institution, WVU is dedicated to inspiring students to dream big and view challenges as opportunities. With over 30,000 students enrolled across three campuses—Morgantown (main), Beckley (WVU Tech), and Keyser (Potomac State)—the university welcomes learners from all 55 West Virginia counties, all 50 U.S. states, and 107 countries worldwide.

The main campus in Morgantown is located approximately 70 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA, and within a day’s drive of major cities like Washington, D.C., Cleveland, and New York City. Recognized as one of the best college towns in the country, Morgantown was also named the “No. 1 Small City in America” by BizJournals.com.

Ranking

West Virginia University (WVU) holds notable positions in various academic rankings, reflecting its commitment to excellence in education and research. According to the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Colleges rankings, WVU is placed 220 among National Universities. In the QS World University Rankings 2025, WVU is categorized within the 1001–1200 bracket. However, specific rankings for WVU are not available in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

 

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