West Virginia University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #435 United States of America #126

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Institution Info

Founded: 1867
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 26,341 students
Faculty: 9 436
Endowment: $797.2M
Website: http://www.wvu.edu/

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West Virginia University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1867. It is among the world's top 500 universities. The university has approximately 26K students, an endowment of $797.2M, a member of Global C-Tier (World 301-500).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #1001 · Ranked	—
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #435 · Ranked	85,21

Research Output via OpenAlex

624

h-index

4,844,316

Citations

83,579

Publications

69,754

i10-index

2,67

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global C-Tier (World 301-500)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Virginia University's global ranking?

West Virginia University is ranked #435 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #126 position.

When was West Virginia University founded?

West Virginia University was founded in 1867, making it 159 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend West Virginia University?

West Virginia University has a student body of approximately 26,341 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 2:1.

What is West Virginia University's research output?

West Virginia University has produced 83,579 research publications with 4,844,316 total citations and an h-index of 624, according to OpenAlex data.

What is West Virginia University's endowment?

West Virginia University has an endowment of approximately $797.2M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.