Fast Facts

2,000,000 square feet of classrooms, research labs, and patient care space.

And it’s all yours.

The Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown is the largest concentration of health care, research and health professions resources in our state.

60+ degree and certificate programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate level

3,892 students. An increase of 350 since 2019.

100 community service hours completed by most students

80+ residency and fellowship programs in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and public health

1,500+ new faculty recruited since 2016

60+ research labs awarded more than $100 million in grants

WVU is designated an R1: Doctoral University — the highest level of research activity — by the Carnegie Classification of Institutes of Higher Education.

Breaking barriers

• WVU Medicine is the largest private employer in West Virginia and a national leader in patient safety and quality.

• 23 Member System Hospitals – providing care statewide.

• Top-Tier Research Institution tackling critical health challenges.

• Leading in Stroke, Cancer, and Alzheimer’s Research – advancing treatments and solutions.

• Nationally Recognized Institutes: WVU Cancer Institute, WVU Heart & Vascular Institute, WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, and WVU Eye Institute

Advancing education and research

• Interprofessional Education – students train across disciplines to improve patient care.

• Innovative Simulation Training at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS)

  

  STEPS Center

  • 20,000+ sq. ft. facility

  • 20-bed open lab space and 4 ICU setups with lifelike manikins.

  • 12 exam rooms for physical diagnosis and communication training.

• $44.7M in stroke research funding.

• Top research area: NIH Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (Tumor Microenvironment, Visual Sciences, and more).

Big-time opportunities around every corner

• 600+ Medical Residents gaining hands-on training in diverse specialties.

• 3.8 Million+ Clinic Visits across WVU Medicine’s network.

• 94,000+ Surgeries performed annually.

• 2,696 Births supported by WVU Medicine Children’s in 2024.

Investing in our students’ futures

• Career-ready graduates – students gain real-world experience through rotations, residencies, and research.

• Collaborations across WV – partnering with hospitals, clinics, and community.

• Cutting-edge research labs – tackling public health issues like addiction, chronic illness, and rural healthcare access.

A leading place to study and learn

• Purpose-driven learning – students engage in immersive, skill-based education to become leaders in healthcare.

• Statewide impact – advancing care in Alzheimer’s disease, cancer treatment, cardiovascular health, and more.

• Commitment to community health – addressing West Virginia’s most pressing health concerns through research and outreach.

Unlocking a healthier future

• Nationally recognized – for sustainability and healthcare innovation.

• Transforming healthcare in rural America – bringing cutting-edge treatment and education to underserved communities.

• Empowering the next generation – training compassionate, skilled healthcare professionals ready to make a difference.