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College Overview

West Virginia University is a public institution that was founded in 1867. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,599 (fall 2021), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 2,800 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. West Virginia University's ranking in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #234. Its tuition and fees are $8,976 in-state.West Virginia University is a public institution located along the Monongahela River in the small city of Morgantown in the northern part of the state. WVU offers nearly 200 bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional programs within 15 colleges. A few of the graduate degrees available include those in the College of Business and Economics, the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources and the School of Medicine, which is home to the highly ranked rural medicine and primary care programs. Students who want to take a break from academics for the weekend can take a road trip from the WVU campus, situated near the Pennsylvania border, to the cities of Pittsburgh, Cleveland or Washington.Students at WVU can help others through the Center for Service and Learning, which gives class credit for community service and promotes events such as Random Acts of Kindness Week. There are also more than 400 student organizations for students to try, including nearly 30 Greek chapters, as well as club and intramural sports. For varsity athletics, students can choose from nearly 20 WVU Mountaineers teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference. Notable WVU alumni include Don Knotts, better known as the gawky deputy Barney Fife in "The Andy Griffith Show."West Virginia University is a public institution that was founded in 1867. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,599 (fall 2021), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 2,800 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. West Virginia University's ranking in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #234. Its tuition and fees are $8,976 in-state.West Virginia University is a public institution located along the Monongahela River in the small city of Morgantown in the northern part of the state. WVU offers nearly 200 bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional programs within 15 colleges. A few of the graduate degrees available include those in the College of Business and Economics, the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources and the School of Medicine, which is home to the highly ranked rural medicine and primary care programs. Students who want to take a break from academics for the weekend can take a road trip from the WVU campus, situated near the Pennsylvania border, to the cities of Pittsburgh, Cleveland or Washington.Students at WVU can help others through the Center for Service and Learning, which gives class credit for community service and promotes events such as Random Acts of Kindness Week. There are also more than 400 student organizations for students to try, including nearly 30 Greek chapters, as well as club and intramural sports. For varsity athletics, students can choose from nearly 20 WVU Mountaineers teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference. Notable WVU alumni include Don Knotts, better known as the gawky deputy Barney Fife in "The Andy Griffith Show."At West Virginia University (WVU), you’ll have the freedom and support to create the future you’ve only dreamed of. What does that mean? It means here, you’ll find more than just a place to earn your degree. You’ll find an experience that will shape the rest of your life.Founded in 1867, WVU is an R1 (ranked alongside Harvard, Yale, Columbia and Johns Hopkins), public, land-and-space grant institution offering over 350 majors. Our undergraduate enrollment was 19,599 in fall 2021, but we’re about so much more than numbers. Here, you will find a community that seems big but feels small. A family that cheers you on, challenges you and always has your back. At WVU, anyone from anywhere can become anything.With caring professors, passionate staff and driven researchers at your side, you can create a path to a purposeful, successful life starting on day one. And you can do it all without breaking the bank thanks to generous scholarships both for instate and out-of-state students and on-the-job experience that can help you launch you your dream career faster. In fact, According to Niche, WVU grads have a 93% job placement rate (just two years after graduation) and earn 29% more than the average grad after 10 years. And, as of May 2022, 41% of our graduates earning 4-year degrees left with zero debt.Set in the heart of the adventure-inspiring Appalachian Mountains, West Virginia University’s flagship (largest and most historic) suburban campus in Morgantown is also centrally located near major metros like Pittsburgh, PA (1.5 hours); Cleveland, OH (3 hours); and Washington, D.C. (4 hours).What you’ll gain at WVU can’t be found on any list or ranking. It’s a unique blend of in-the-lab, in-the-field, get-your-hands-dirty knowledge coupled with all kinds of human connections. Leaders, mentors, success coaches — they’ll help you discover your strengths and the path that fits you — one that leads to a great future and a unique purpose.Here, every day is an opportunity to dig deep, question everything and discover who you were meant to be. Not by passively sitting in class, but by getting out there and living it, guided by those who’ve been there before and really care about your success.Being a Mountaineer means being a pioneer, a trailblazer and a dreamer. At WVU, there are no limits — only possibilities waiting to be discovered. Are you ready to accept the challenge? Come for a visit or apply today.At West Virginia University (WVU), you’ll have the freedom and support to create the future you’ve only dreamed of. What does that mean? It means here, you’ll find more than just a place to earn your degree. You’ll find an experience that will shape the rest of your life.Founded in 1867, WVU is an R1 (ranked alongside Harvard, Yale, Columbia and Johns Hopkins), public, land-and-space grant institution offering over 350 majors. Our undergraduate enrollment was 19,599 in fall 2021, but we’re about so much more than numbers. Here, you will find a community that seems big but feels small. A family that cheers you on, challenges you and always has your back. At WVU, anyone from anywhere can become anything.With caring professors, passionate staff and driven researchers at your side, you can create a path to a purposeful, successful life starting on day one. And you can do it all without breaking the bank thanks to generous scholarships both for instate and out-of-state students and on-the-job experience that can help you launch you your dream career faster. In fact, According to Niche, WVU grads have a 93% job placement rate (just two years after graduation) and earn 29% more than the average grad after 10 years. And, as of May 2022, 41% of our graduates earning 4-year degrees left with zero debt.Set in the heart of the adventure-inspiring Appalachian Mountains, West Virginia University’s flagship (largest and most historic) suburban campus in Morgantown is also centrally located near major metros like Pittsburgh, PA (1.5 hours); Cleveland, OH (3 hours); and Washington, D.C. (4 hours).What you’ll gain at WVU can’t be found on any list or ranking. It’s a unique blend of in-the-lab, in-the-field, get-your-hands-dirty knowledge coupled with all kinds of human connections. Leaders, mentors, success coaches — they’ll help you discover your strengths and the path that fits you — one that leads to a great future and a unique purpose.Here, every day is an opportunity to dig deep, question everything and discover who you were meant to be. Not by passively sitting in class, but by getting out there and living it, guided by those who’ve been there before and really care about your success.Being a Mountaineer means being a pioneer, a trailblazer and a dreamer. At WVU, there are no limits — only possibilities waiting to be discovered. Are you ready to accept the challenge? Come for a visit or apply today.

College Features

• Certifications and Curriculum

  Our curriculum is on point. We constantly tweak it so that we’re always one step ahead of the industry. Plus, we've built-in certifications from platforms like Google and Hootsuite.
• Unbeatable Value

  It’s a world-class program at a reasonable cost with lots of extras. This $24k degree puts you in a class of marcom professionals that the industry demands. Plus, in a recent survey of our alumni, 56% said their income increased by more than 25% since completing their degrees.
• Completely online, Flexible to Your Needs

  You need 10 courses (that’s 30 credits) to earn your Master of Science in Data, Digital or Integrated Marketing Communications. Schedule multiple courses at a time to finish as quickly as one year, or spread them out to balance school with work and family. Need to take a semester off? No problem! It's your degree, on your time.
• Practitioner Faculty

  We’ve got connections and these industry leaders not only helped to develop the curriculum, but they teach it — and they’ll become your connections, too.
• Personalized Attention

  We’ve also got your back. From applying to the program to scheduling classes to tech support to graduation, we’re always here to help. Plus, we have a yearly mentorship program.
• Nationally Renowed

  WVU launched the nation's first fully online master's degrees in both Integrated and Data Marketing Communications. We've been recognized as an "Outstanding Online Program" by the Online Learning Consortium, a finalist in the PRWeek US Awards "Program of the Year" category, and one of 35 institutions on the 2022 PRNEWS Education A-List for best higher ed schools for career advancement in public relations and marketing communications.