West Virginia

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

Jerry West is widely regarded as the most famous person ever from West Virginia. A native of the small community of Chelyan, West's impact as both an athlete and executive transcended state lines: he starred at West Virginia University, became the face—and literal silhouette—of the NBA, won championships as a player and builder, and remained deeply connected to his Mountain State roots throughout his life.

The Promise Scholarship is a financial aid offered to West Virginia resident students pursuing their undergraduate education from a college or university based in West Virginia.  

The aid, worth around USD 5,500 (INR 4.69 L), is awarded to students every year for up-to four UG course years or completion of a bachelor's degree course, whichever comes first.

The Promise Scholarship is a financial aid offered to West Virginia resident students pursuing their undergraduate education from a college or university based in West Virginia.  

The aid, worth around USD 5,500 (INR 4.69 L), is awarded to students every year for up-to four UG course years or completion of a bachelor's degree course, whichever comes first.

West Virginia is considered reasonably affordable for higher studies in the US & as compared to some other states.

Given below are the costs UG students can expect to incur at West Virginia University:

Source: West Virginia University

In addition to the above mentioned costs, students can also expect to incur a tuition rate, as per the course of their choice.

For more fee related information, check out: West Virginia University Fee

West Virginia is popular for a number of reasons, including: historical landmarks such as the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park & the Blennerhassett Island State Park. The place is also known for offering adventure opportunities such as rock climbing, river-rafting, base jumping, etc.

West Virginia is also gives a more affordable living setup, with average rent for a one-bed apartment being USD 881 (INR 75.2 K), as per unofficial sources.

The place was also mentioned by John Denver, in his famous 1971 song: “Take Me Home, Country Roads”.   

Yes, it is possible to get into West Virginia University's MBA programme without work experience. The program's website and admissions information do not explicitly require work experience for admission into the MBA program. Instead, the admissions committee reviews all academic indicators, including overall GPA, GMAT or GRE scores, and any work experience in the field, when evaluating an applicant's ability to be successful in the program. The acceptance rate for West Virginia University's online MBA programme is approximately 78%. 

The West Virginia University application deadline for international students are:

• For Summer Semester: Mar 1, 2026 (tentative)
• For Fall Semester: June 1, 2025
• For Spring Semester: Nov 1, 2025