---
title: West Virginia University
description: Public research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, offering undergraduate, graduate and online programs.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/west-virginia-university
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-10-15"
updatedAt: "2026-10-23"
organizationType: School / university
location: Morgantown, WV, United States
website: https://www.wvu.edu/
yearFounded: 1867
---

# West Virginia University

*School / university • Morgantown, WV, United States*

## About

Public research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, offering undergraduate, graduate and online programs.

West Virginia University is a public research university based in Morgantown, West Virginia. It offers undergraduate majors and minors, graduate and doctoral programs, and online programs through its colleges and schools.

The university also includes WVU Potomac State College and WVU Tech. Its work covers admissions and financial aid, student life, research and innovation, community engagement and international programs. Under President Michael T. Benson, it describes its aim as building a new model for public research institutions.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1867
- **Address:** 1500 University Avenue, Stewart Hall, Morgantown, WV 26506
- **Website:** https://www.wvu.edu/
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://facebook.com/wvumountaineers/, linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/west-virginia-university, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WestVirginiaU, twitter: https://twitter.com/westvirginiau/, instagram: https://instagram.com/westvirginiau, tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@westvirginiau

## Programs

View current programs from West Virginia University on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/west-virginia-university