Colleges in West Virginia

West Virginia is known for its mountainous landscape and Appalachian culture, but it's also a popular place to go to college. West Virginia has over 20 colleges and universities, as well as plenty of vocational schools, technical colleges, and online college options. This article examines the top four colleges in West Virginia, the "Wild and Wonderful State."
  1. West Virginia University

    • West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, West Virginia. It offers a total of 193 degree programs and continues to add more as it adapts to student needs and constantly-changing job markets. Many of the area's best high school graduates apply and attend WVU, and students have the opportunity to pursue careers in just about anything they can imagine, ranging from speech pathology to interior design.

    Marshall University

    • Marshall University is located in Huntington, West Virginia. It's accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and offers 44 baccalaureate programs, 46 graduate programs and two associate programs. The average class size is 23 students, and the undergraduate faculty ratio is 21 to 1. There are 192 organizations on campus including many athletic programs as well as clubs, fraternities and sororities.

    Shepherd University

    • Located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, Shepherd University is a state-supported school. It was founded over 130 years ago and has developed into a university that offers degrees in a variety of fields such as liberal arts, natural sciences and business administration. The school is located in a scenic area of West Virginia that is full of rich history and American culture.

    Mountain State University

    • Mountain State University is located in Beckley, West Virginia. It's a not-for-profit school offering doctoral, master's, bachelor's and associate degrees. The annual enrollment is about 9,100, and slightly over 25% of the students are part-time students. Most of the classes offered have fewer than 20 students. Financial aid is available, as well as online programs and classes.

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