West Virginia University is a public university founded in 1867. It is located in Morgantown and has an undergraduate student enrollment of 21,145. The university offers 15 different colleges and schools for degrees. The forensic science program is one of its best. It has nine different areas you can study in the forensic science field. Tuition is $4,722 for in-state students and $14,600 for nonresident students as of 2011.
Marshall University is also a public educational institution founded in 1837. It is located in the city of Huntington and has an enrollment of 12,400 students. Marshall University has 11 different schools and colleges to study in, including business, education, fine arts, information technology, journalism, science and mass communication. Tuition for in-state students is $4,360 and for nonresident students it is $11,264 as of 2011.
Fairmont State University is a public school founded in 1876. It is located in Fairmont, with an undergraduate enrollment of 7,100 students. It was originally a school created to train teachers but has expanded and has seven different schools to study at including liberal arts, science and technology, education, fine arts, nursing, business and allied health administration. Tuition is $4,332 for in-state residents and $9,266 for nonresident students as of 2011.
Mountain State University is a private school located in Berkley and founded in 1933. The undergraduate student enrollment is 3,921 students. It was originally a community college before it was a university. The majors it offers include business, technology, health science, arts and sciences and professional development. Tuition is $205 for each credit hour as of 2011.
Shepherd University is a public institution located in Shepherdstown and was founded in 1871. The undergraduate student enrollment is 4,000 students and offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The tuition is $2,174 for in-state students and $5,732 for nonresidents as of 2011.