Why Recruit at WVU?
As a land-grant institution, the faculty, staff and students at West Virginia University commit to creating a culture that advances education, healthcare and prosperity for all by providing access and opportunity; by advancing high-impact research; and by leading transformation in West Virginia and the world through local, state and global engagement.
23,000+
Number of students at the Morgantown campus
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We’re one of 187 U.S. schools to earn the “very high research” designation
300+
Number of majors offered, including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral
Students at the Morgantown campus come from 90 nations, 50 U.S. states (plus D.C.) and all 55 West Virginia counties. Our students accomplish great things academically, and we’ve produced 25 Rhodes Scholars, 116 Gilman Scholars, 82 Fulbright Scholars, 50 Goldwater Scholars, 26 Truman Scholars, 29 Boren Scholars and 39 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships (to name just a few).
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