860 undergraduate, 240 graduate students.
Atop College Hill in Philippi, WV.
Average class size of 17.
Undergrad, graduate, and online.
Plus 28 countries represented.
Mountain East Conference.
Average net price under $19K.
Average award $21,500/year.
Within 6 months of graduation.
In all 50 states & 60 countries.
First in family to attend college.
Among the most diverse private institutions in WV.
Profile of the entering first-year class for Fall 2026.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Applications received | 2,850 |
| Admitted students | 1,420 (50% admit rate) |
| Enrolled (anticipated) | 340 |
| Average admitted GPA | 3.42 |
| Test-optional admits | 78% |
| SAT range (admitted, when submitted) | 1080–1280 |
| ACT range (admitted, when submitted) | 22–28 |
| Top declared majors | Nursing, Biology, Business, Education, Criminal Justice |
| WV residents | 62% |
| Students of color | 30% |
| First-generation students | 44% |
| Receiving financial aid | 99% |
| Outcome (within 6 months) | Class of 2025 |
|---|---|
| Employed full-time | 72% |
| Enrolled in graduate school | 22% |
| Military, mission service, or volunteer year | 2% |
| Still seeking | 4% |
| Total positive outcome | 96% |
| Average starting salary (UG) | $48,200 |
| Average starting salary (MPAS) | $110,400 |
| Average starting salary (BSN) | $72,800 |
| Top employers | WVU Health System, Mountain Health, the U.S. Army, BB&T, FBI, MarMar Hospitality |
