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Why Statler College?

Why choose the Statler College?

At West Virginia University's Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources we solve problems. We work with experts in their field, apply hands-on experience in real-world applications to solve global challenges to transform your future and the future of society. Together we will find your purpose and make a difference for a better tomorrow.

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What our students are saying

"I am currently the 11th member of my family to come to WVU. This is where I wanted to be. I love making a difference already and so I think when I graduate, I definitely want to go into industry and I'm definitely leaning more so into the oil and gas industry.

All of the scholarships I have received, I have been able to come out of college debt-free. Engineering is very challenging having that financial support and those people in my corner is something that I think about daily and again they are just pushing me to get my degree so then I can continue to go on and make the world a better place."

Abbie Lieving

B.S. in Chemical Engineering Society of Women EngineersMason County, WV

"I'm a fifth year dual mechanical and aerospace engineering student, and I'm also the CEO of WVU University Rover Challenge team. Getting to compete on an international stage at the University Rover Challenge in Utah, kind of gave us the opportunity to show off the results of all the hard work that we put in and see actually how we stack up with people around the world.

We got second in the world last year and first place the year before. I think that us doing so well proves that West Virginia does have the talent we have the ability to kind of compete with some of the best and brightest out there and succeed."

Connor Mann

B.S. in both Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering University Rover Challenge Team lead
Saint Albans, WV

"Our research team is looking at developing a device that we can use for detecting breast cancer very early so that patients can be taken for appropriate treatment thereafter.

As a first generation student, I always wanted to take good advantage of all the opportunities around me. The Statler College community has really helped me. Since I started my program from being a student to becoming a professional engineer is something that has really reshaped me and also gave me a pipeline that I could also follow in order to achieve my dream."

Raphael Olakodun

Ph.D. Candidate in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering National Society of Black Engineers Iseyin, Oyo-State, Nigeria

take your academics further with real-world experiences

With over 135 years of engineering and computer science academic excellence, the Statler College boasts over 15 undergraduate programs all relevant to solving the world's greatest challenges, including:

Aerospace Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Technology
Environmental Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Mining Engineering
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Robotics Engineering

Beyond the classroom, opportunities aren't handed to you — they are yours for the taking. With more than 50 student organizations, award-winning competition teams, ground-breaking research projects, co-ops and internships, you can learn from our experts and dive into real-world experiences from day one.

We provide our students with the support they need to succeed. Students in our academic programs have the opportunity for scholarships related to their major. Additionally, the University offers various other scholarship opportunities for eligible students.

So why wait to start chasing your dreams? Join our community of individuals from 39 states and 46 countries and turn classroom knowledge into the first step of real-world applications and jumpstart your career.

What sets us apart

Career Placement
88%

Student-To-Faculty
Average Ratio
20:1

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Average starting salary of our graduates:
$72,000

Leading Industry Professionals currently hiring our Graduates

a variety of logos from companies that hire Statler graduates - Microsoft, Eaton, Ford, WVDOH, CAT, Ecolab, Toyotaa, Boweing, Viatris, NASA, Leidos, Chevron, Dominion Energy, 3M