Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)- Finance 

at West Virginia University, Morgantown

The West Virginia University ranks #158 at the national level as per Shiksha Rankings. Another major source ranks it #220 as part of its National Universities Rankings for 2025, while it secures a global university rank of #1001 as per Global Universities Rankings 2025 published by another major ranking platform.

Though, there is no clarity about the institution's tier level, its research department is certainly among the best in the United States, as it maintains its standing as an R1 institution as per a media release posted in February.

R1 universities are known for a high volume of research activity & expenditure. The institute granted more than 200 doctoral degrees & spent over USD 246 million on research based activity in the year 2023, of which USD 100 million came from federal agencies.

As per various student opinion available online on various sources, students review West Virginia University on following:

• Variety of Courses: The university offers more than 310 courses at undergraduate and graduate level.
• New students should be engaging and take new experiences of making friends and contacts, and you can make friends for life.
• Fun Activities: There are plenty fun activities to do in and an around the West Virginia University including sports, hiking, and community service.
• The City of Morgantown is very friendly and has rich culture.

As per data curated from a prominent news platform, the West Virginia University is said to be going through some financial struggles, with a number of contributing factors at play, including revenue loss during Covid-19, reduced number of student enrolments, & increasing debt taken for the development of new building projects.

The institute is aiming to cut about 32 programs, i.e. 9% of its majors at the Morgantown campus to deal with the rising costs, among some other additional cost-cutting measures.

As per data curated from a prominent news platform, the West Virginia University is said to be going through some financial struggles, with a number of contributing factors at play, including revenue loss during Covid-19, reduced number of student enrolments, & increasing debt taken for the development of new building projects.

The institute is aiming to cut about 32 programs, i.e. 9% of its majors at the Morgantown campus to deal with the rising costs, among some other additional cost-cutting measures.

The West Virginia University tuition costs varies with course level & specialisation. The cost of an UG Engineering programme is around INR 19.35 L-INR 22.98 L, while that of an MS programme is around INR 20.47 L-INR 26.29 L.

Other than the tuition costs, there are certain expenses associated with student accommodation & living in West Virginia over the duration of studies such as: rent, utilities, public transport, food, medical bills & some miscellaneous expenses that students must thoroughly plan for before embarking on their educational journey.

The city of Morgantown is known for its diverse food culture, world class higher educational institutions, sports culture & an abundance of recreational opportunities.

Mentioned below are some popular places to visit in Morgantown:

·      West Virginia University

·      Mountaineer Field

·      WVU Core Arboretum

·      WVU Art Museum

·      The Metropolitan Theatre

·      Spencer & Kuehn Fine Jewellery Studio

WVU secures a rank of #158 among all US based higher educational institutions, as part of Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025, while another popular university ranking source, ranks it #1001 globally as part of its World University Rankings 2025.

Another ranking platform ranks it #220 for its 2025 rankings of National Universities in the United States.

The West Virginia University is known for offering a number of major, minor & certification courses to its students across a range of prominent fields.

However, some popular streams include: Business Administration, Biology, Computer Science, Psychology, Criminology & Engineering.

Mentioned below are some popular courses offered by the institute:

·      M.S. in Computer Science

·      M.S. in Finance

·      MBA

·      BBA

·      Bachelor of Computer Science

·      B.S. in Civil Engineering

·      B.S. in Biology  

The eligibility criteria and language requirements for applying to different programs offered to international students at WVU are given below:

Eligibility Requirements for Undergraduates

• On a scale of 4, students should have an average of at least a grade point of 2.5 for general admission
• Students must meet the English proficiency requirements, request conditional admission, or admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP)
• Standardized qualifying exams: The university also selects students based on SAT or ACT scores for specific programs
• English requirements: International undergraduates applying from non-English-speaking countries like India need to prove their language proficiency through either of the following exam scores:

Eligibility Requirements for Graduates

• Applicants should have a bachelor's degree from a recognised institution
• On a scale of 4.0, the minimum cumulative grade point average should be 2.75
• Students must meet the English Language Proficiency requirements of the university
• Students must refer to the official website for specific details regarding admission requirements
• Standardized qualifying exams: Some courses may require a GRE or a TOEFL iBT

  79 requirements: International graduates applying from non-English-speaking countries like India need to prove their language proficiency through either of the following exam scores:

Note: These are generic requirements for graduates and undergraduates aspiring to study at the university. Some of the courses may have higher score requirements or different academic and language requirements.

Please refer to the intended course page on the university website to check the exact limit on each course.