West Virginia University

Founded in 1867, West Virginia University is one of only a few land-grant, doctoral research universities that include a comprehensive medical school. WVU is an R1 research institution, a ranking shared by only 114 other universities. Our campus is home to approximately 30,000 students who can choose from 353 majors.

Military Friendly Rating

We rate how Military Friendly an organization is within 6 different categories. Learn more about our methodology.

The rating below reflect the extent to which each organization exceeds the benchmark standards for Military Friendly.

Military Friendly Standard

100%

Exceeds Standard

52.42%

Military Friendly Standard

100%

Exceeds Standard

47.22%

Military Friendly Standard

100%

Exceeds Standard

37.44%

Military Friendly Standard

100%

Exceeds Standard

49.8%

Military Friendly Standard

100%

Exceeds Standard

17.5%

Military Friendly Standard

100%

Exceeds Standard

27.62%

Why work with us?

West Virginia University understands its success depends on recruiting and hiring a highly-skilled and diverse workforce. Veteran-focused recruitment efforts, job-search training events and specifically targeted outreach activities are all designed to create an awareness of employment opportunities available to veterans at WVU. Not only have veterans earned our gratitude and respect through service to our country, WVU recognizes and places a high value on the attributes they bring to the workforce: leadership, teamwork, integrity, punctuality, adaptability, efficiency, technical and IT skills, respect for procedures, accountability, diversity, and global perspective.