
Mountain State University, with is main campus located in Beckley, is West Virginia's largest private institution of higher education. MSU serves students from throughout the state, across the country, and around the world, with academic programs in such high-demand fields as hospitality, human services, business and technology, and health sciences. Other undergraduate programs include liberal arts and sciences and interdisciplinary study fields. The University offers master's degrees in criminal justice administration, health sciences, interdisciplinary studies, nursing, physician assistant, and strategic leadership.
MSU provides a friendly campus surrounded by the natural beauty of the southern West Virginia highlands, and the small city of Beckley combines a relaxed atmosphere with a surprising number of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Students enjoy University sporting events with a championship NAIA men's basketball team, as well as volleyball and softball, and participate in intramural sports and other activities.
In addition to its main campus in Beckley, the University maintains three branch campuses: MSU Martinsburg, serving the eastern panhandle of West Virginia and the quad-state area; MSU Orlando, serving central Florida; and MSU Center Township, serving greater Pittsburgh. Additional educational sites are located throughout West Virginia, and selected programs are offered through a variety of distance learning formats.
Founded: 1933
Enrollment: 4,012
2006-2007 Graduates: 1,080
Alumni: 7,875
Operating Budget: $52,876,628
Endowment: $8,429,580
Charles Polk
President
Tracy Marra, Assistant
Mountain State University
P.O. Box 9003
Beckley, WV 25802
Phone: (304) 253-7351
Fax: (304) 253-3487
1-800-766-6067
http://www.mountainstate.edu
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