Overlooking the Tygart River Valley in Philippi, Alderson-Broaddus College is one of the most picturesque schools in West Virginia. The century-and-a-half-old school boasts a faith-based curriculum and community structure. To complement its specialty in liberal arts courses, Alderson-Broaddus offers opportunities for students to participate in theater, music and dance as part of the curriculum or as an extracurricular activity.
Concord is a very well-rounded university that focuses on high-quality education in an inclusive and supportive environment. The school uses all facets of theory, research, immersion and application for all courses, which ensures that graduates walk away with practical knowledge and the skills needed to enter into a career or continue with academics. Concord's most popular faculties are Accounting, Advertising & Graphic Design, Biology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Pre-law, Pre-med, Recreation & Tourism Management, Social Work and Sociology.
As a community and technical college, Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College specializes in continuing education. The school stands by an equal opportunity policy, flexible schedules, excellent teachers and practical instruction so that students, no matter what their background or goals, are given the support and confidence to succeed beyond graduation.
Built in 1865, Fairmont is a historic school with an amazing youthful spark that pulls in students from all over the world. To complement their exceptional academic faculties, Fairmont State uses a long roster of extracurricular activities to encourage students to be well-rounded and in a constant state of discovery. The university also has a partner college, Piermont Community and Technical College, which focuses on continuing education and short courses.
University of Charleston gives students the excitement of a big school experience with the hospitality and support of a more private institution. The campus is nestled into the distilled romantic beauty of old West Virginia, with views of mountains, forest and the Kanawha River. The undergraduate degrees are varied and split between the arts and sciences, the graduate school focuses on business, and the doctorate program resides in the School of Pharmacy. After class, the school participates and sponsors cultural activities, like Symphony Sunday, Wine and All That Jazz, and Blues, Brews and BBQ.