Colleges in West Virginia

Colleges in West Virginia

“The Mountain State,” otherwise known as West Virginia, straddles the Southern and Middle Atlantic regions of the US. Hot, humid summers contrast with the chilly winters of West Virginia, but the climate is more moderate in the Appalachian Mountains. There are 44 colleges in West Virginia, distributed evenly throughout the state, and the oldest is Bethany College. There are two land-grant universities and two historically black colleges and universities, as well. The most selective institution is the Alderson Broaddus College. Aerospace, metal, and manufacturing are top industries in West Virginia, and New River Gorge National River, Seneca Caverns, and Harpers Ferry are primary state attractions.
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West Virginia University
West Virginia University is a public, land-grant institution that operates 10 experimental farms and four forests across the state. Sociology, Journalism, and the Arts and Humanities are popular fields of study at this research-intensive university...
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Even though WVU has been labeled a party school, I still find the classes to be quite challenging. I graduated from high school as an honors student, so I've never had trouble with classes until coming to college. Even though classes are challenging...

” – Barbara from Elizabeth, WV
Marshall University

Established in 1837 and named for former Chief Justice John Marshall, Marshall University is a 4-year public research institution in southwestern West Virginia. Marshall is home to seven undergraduate colleges conferring bachelor’s degrees in 57...

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marshall is great! lively football scene, great teachers and classes, and plenty of ways to get places around town. the marching band is awesome too!

” – casey from meadow bridge, wv
University of Charleston

Founded in 1888, the University of Charleston is a private school situated in Charleston, West Virginia and is a designated military-friendly school. UC is home to the Erma Byrd Gallery, which houses over 100 pieces of art created by local female...

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UC is a pretty expensive school, but they also help students with everything. When I was going to school there they handled almost all of my financial aid and course scheduling. All I really had to do was show up, learn and get awesome grades. I have...

” – Jennifer from Charleston, WV
Fairmont State University

Founded in 1865, Fairmont State University is a public institution based in Fairmont, Virginia. It is a “selective” university and operates the satellite Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center where aviation technology programs are...

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FSU is a pretty small sized school; which I love! The professors at FSU are very helpful with managing your time if you let them be. Overall, I think FSU is a great school.

” – Sommar from Wana, WV
Shepherd University

With campus overlooking the Potomac River, Shepherd University is a 4-year public liberal arts college in the Shenandoah Valley region of West Virginia. Shepherd confers bachelor’s degrees in over 90 academic majors and minors. During every school...

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Shepherd University is a place where you can learn, grow and be successful. It's location is beautiful and close to DC. Shepherd University will change your life.

” – Charles from Pasadena, MD
West Liberty University

West Liberty University is a public, 4-year institution established in the state of West Virginia. WLU offers a number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for many different fields of study, such as Creative Art Therapy and Museum Education...

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an outstanding experience. best place to learn about art. the best school for me.

” – Ashley from Williamstown, WV
Concord University

Founded in 1872, Concord University is located in Athens, West Virginia and offers degrees at the undergraduate and graduate level in over 60 programs of study.  The 123 acre campus is home to over 1800 students, and provides a complete undergraduate...

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The professors really know their fields and they're so helpful. They make sure you understand the material and are really willing to help if you don't. Also, Concord has free drop in tutoring for anyone who needs it.

” – Stephanie from Concord University
Glenville State College

Glenville State College is a public, 4-year institution established in rural West Virginia. GSC, also known as the Lighthouse on the Hill, exclusively serves undergraduate students and maintains a student body of nearly 2,000 scholars. GSC’s academic...

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This is wonderful school for those looking for the home feeling. The instructors are kind and understanding and the community is great. Glenville State is just a wonderful and safe environment for learning and growing as a student.

” – Emily from Fairdale, WV
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West Virginia State University is a public, historically black college established in Institute, West Virginia. Academic studies at WVSU are divided into four colleges: the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Business and Social Sciences...

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My classes are very informative and they are fun. High school had so many rules that prevented a positive learning experiance. College is different, but in some classes its still the same. Many teachers push you to be on time and to always attend...

” – Kim from Charleston, WV
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Bluefield State College is a public, historically black college established in the state of West Virginia. The college also maintains a satellite campus in Beckley, which serves students in the county of Raleigh and features programs in Nursing...

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Founded by the churches of Christ, Ohio Valley University is Christian liberal arts college that fuses Biblical faith with its curriculum of higher learning. OVU offers 26 majors including Bible and Ministry as well as 11 pre-professional tracks. US...

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The professors seem to actually care wether students pass or fail. With a student teacher ratio of 1 to 20 I don't think you could go wrong choosing this college.

” – Thomas from Huntington, WV
West Virginia University Institute of Technology

West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a STEM-focused university and a campus of WVU in southern West Virginia. WVU Tech offers bachelor’s degrees in 34 scientific and technological majors. In addition to classroom facilities, the WVU...

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I attended WVUIT for two years. I was enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering program for the first two semesters. I took just enough classes to get my feet wet and decided that engineering wasn’t the right profession for me. During that time, however...

” – Stephanie from Pinch, WV
West Virginia Wesleyan College

Founded in 1890, West Virginia Wesleyan College is a liberal arts institution based in Buckhannon, WV. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and the campus is notable for its Georgian red-brick architecture. Many majors require students...

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West Virginia Wesleyan's professors, at least the ones I have taken classes from, are extremely knowledgeable on their subjects that they teach and extremely helpful. The course materials used appertain to the classes significantly.

” – Lyndsey from Clendenin, WV
Wheeling University

Wheeling University is a private, Christ-centered institution established in West Virginia. WJU offers 47 graduate and undergraduate programs, which boast a 10:1 student-faculty ratio and class sizes averaging 15 students. Academics at Wheeling...

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It is the most amazing school ever! The professors truly care about you and do everything they can to help you. Everyone is like a giant family, so your college experience will be the best years of your life!!!

” – Ashtyne from Keyser, WV
Alderson Broaddus University

With campus overlooking the Tygart River Valley, Alderson Broaddus University is a 4-year private school in eastern West Virginia. Affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA and West Virginia Baptist Convention, AB confers bachelor’s degrees...

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Teachers are really one on one with students.

” – Jeffrey from Lost Creek, WV
Bethany College

Bethany College is a private, 4-year institution located in Bethany, West Virginia. The college offers a wide variety of degree programs, as well as the ability for students to create their own concentration and/or enroll in dual majors...

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Bethany College is a small non-sectarian, liberal arts college affiliated with the Disciples of Christ, in which you are immersed within a close-nit community surrounded by the beautiful hills of West Virginia. Bethany is secluded from society so it...

” – Gregory from Bethany, WV
Davis & Elkins College

Davis & Elkins College is a private, 4-year institution established in the state of West Virginia. D&E’s scenic campus features a number of facilities available for student use, such as the Icehouse, the Booth Library, and the Boiler House Theater...

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davis & elkins college is a very good school
it makes we the international students feel at home
it is a school with good students that all have focus in life.

” – Alfred from Elkins, WV
WVU Potomac State College

West Virginia University Potomac State College is located in Keyser, WV. Potomac State offers more than fifty 2-year programs and holds multiple articulation agreements with six institutions, including Allegany College of Maryland and the College of...

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Potomac State has a small campus. There are about thirty students in a class which allows professors to be able to work more with each student.

” – Ashley from Berkeley Springs, WV
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West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a 2-year community college with two locations serving seven counties. In addition to associate degrees from five academic divisions, WVU is the only public community college in the state accredited to offer...

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Sharing a campus with Fairmont State University, Pierpont Community and Technical College is a 2-year institution serving a 13-county area in West Virginia. PCTC is home to schools of Business, General Education, and Health Sciences offering degrees...

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It is a very inexpensive school.

” – Sarah from Clarksburg, WV
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Established in 1972, West Virginia Northern Community College is a public, 2-year institution with campuses located in Wheeling, Weirton, and New Martinsville. WVNCC offers over 70 associate’s degree and certificate programs, including a variety of...

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New River Community and Technical College is a 2-year institution with four campuses serving a 9-county area in southeast West Virginia. New River offers degrees and certificates in 66 academic programs. All new students are required to complete an...

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What a wonderful experience to attend school in your back yard to gain knowledge and skills while remaning close to your friends,family, and everything you love about home.

” – Michele from beckley, WV
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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a public, 2-year institution located in Williamson, with satellite facilities in Mount Gay, Hamlin, and Saulsville. Southern offers over 30 associate’s degree and certificate programs in...

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With a curriculum founded on a biblical worldview, Appalachian Bible College is an independent Christian institution preparing students for a life in ministry. All ABC bachelor’s degree recipients major in Bible/Theology and choose from seven...

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Appalachian Bible College is everything i dreamed a college could be. The professors are kind-hearted, want to help in every way they can, and are big on making sure life isn't always so serious. Everyone is friendly and it is just an awesome place...

” – Meranda from Mt. Hope, WV
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Established in 1975, Mountwest Community and Technical College is a public, 2-year institution located in Huntington, West Virginia. MCTC offers over 50 liberal arts, career-technical, and non-traditional degree options, with programs awarding...

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Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a 2-year institution with a main campus and two extension sites in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. Blue Ridge offers associate degrees in 37 fields of study and 32 certificate-granting programs...

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I am learning a lot of network equipment about Cisco. The class room setup was super great. I am current certified as Cisco CCNA.

” – Heng-I from Martinsburg, WV
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The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is a medical school specializing in producing rural primary care physicians. WVSOM features a 4-year curriculum centered around Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, and Osteopathic Manipulative...

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The Carver Career Center is a vocational and technical school in Charleston serving secondary and adult students. Carver offers 17 career-centered academic programs aimed at secondary students and eight adult student-oriented programs. For at-risk...

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With a campus situated in the Potomac Highlands, Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a 2-year institution serving a six-county area. Eastern WV confers degrees and certificates in 11 fields of study. Additionally, Eastern WV...

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With campus overlooking the Kanawha River, BridgeValley Community and Technical College is a 2-year community and vocational college in central West Virginia. BridgeValley confers associate degrees in over 35 fields of study and is home to over 20...

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Catholic Distance University is a Roman Catholic online university that mixes research and education with faith. CDU features undergraduate programs granting a bachelor’s degree in Theology and an associate degree in Liberal Arts. The online...

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The Ben Franklin Career Center is a technical and vocational school in the Charleston metro area with a focus on preparing students for college and careers. Ben Franklin offers six 1-year and twelve 2-year vocational academic programs. Additionally...

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The West Virginia University Hospital Department of Rad Tech is a private, medical education institution located in Morgantown. WVUH offers certificate programs in six fields of study including Radiography, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine...

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The Mercer County Technical Education Center is a trade school in southeastern West Virginia. MCTEC offers degrees and certificates in 22 vocational fields of study as well as four programs for adult students. To accompany its academic offerings...

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Established in 2003, Future Generations University is a private, online institution based in Franklin, West Virginia. Future Generations offers five master’s degree programs, as well as seven certificate and diploma programs that award transferable...

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The Fred W. Eberle Technical Center is a technical and vocational school serving a three county area in eastern West Virginia. Eberle Technical Center confers degrees and certificates in 12 career-centered fields of study. The technical center campus...

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