At West Virginia University, you will find your family — friends and mentors who will guide and inspire you every step of the way. WVU Morgantown is home to over 27,000 students from 50 states and 118 nations. Students choose from 380+ majors ranging from dance and education to psychology and political science. WVU is one of only 130 U.S. institutions to earn the “very high research” — or “R1” — designation. We dream big and discover critical breakthroughs – in neuroscience, radio astronomy, forensic science, biometrics, engineering, STEM education and medicine. With 200,000+ alumni in 65 nations, the Mountaineer network extends worldwide.