WVU at a Glance:

Character: Public, land-grant institution, founded in 1867.

Research Classification: Research University (High Research Activity) as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Research Funding: Faculty conduct over $150 million annually in sponsored contracts and research grants.

Combined WVU Expense Budget: Approximately $699 million.

Accreditations: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and dozens of specialized academic accrediting agencies.

Governance: WVU is governed by the WVU Board of Governors and the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.

Location: Morgantown, W.Va., population 28,292, recently rated “No. 1 Small City in America” by BizJournals.com for its exceptional quality of life. Within easy traveling distance of Washington, D.C., to the east, Pittsburgh, Pa., to the north, and Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, to the northwest. Other recent rankings: One of “Best Sports Cities” by Sporting News ; 5th “Best Small Metro” by Forbes; 12th overall “Hottest Small City by Inc.; and one of “50 Smartest Places to Live by Kiplinger's.

Student Profile: Fall 2006 enrollment is 27,115, with students from all 55 WV counties, 49 states, the District of Columbia, 3 Territories (Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam) and 91 Nations. 

   58% residents, 42% nonresidents 
   20,590 undergraduates 6,525 graduate and professional students 
   52% male, 48% female 
   7% minorities Students Residing in University Housing: Approximately 5,510

Academic Excellence: WVU ranks nationally in the number of students who have garnered prestigious scholarships, including 25 Rhodes Scholars, 17 Truman Scholars, 29 Goldwater Scholars, 2 British Marshall Scholars, 2 Morris K. Udall Scholars, and 5 USA Today All-USA College Academic First Team Members.

Degrees Granted: In 2005-2006, WVU awarded 5,510 degrees, 39% of which were graduate or professional level.


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