Accredited and established online learning.
ABOUT MOUNTAIN STATE UNIVERSITY
Thousands of men and women have attended and successfully graduated from Mountain State University since it was founded as Beckley College in 1933. Situated in the center of Southern West Virginia, the private, nonprofit institution began as a junior college in response to the community's desire to offer quality, affordable education.
Today, Mountain State University is a dynamic, four-year institution that also offers many online bachelor's degrees and graduate programs. MSU has become the university of choice for many individuals throughout West Virginia, the nation, and the world. The University identifies the needs of specific audiences and tailors a curriculum that facilitates degrees leading to higher salaries and improved job opportunities. Today, with more than 6,000 students from 43 states and a host of other countries; Mountain State University has kept up with growing technology and earned a reputation for its innovative approach to distance learning in today's digital economy.
Mountain State University continues its mission of providing quality programs designed to lead to gainful employment for its graduates. The University remains committed to its founding philosophy that every individual should have the opportunity to obtain an education and maximize his or her human potential. The degree plans are designed for adults with a desire to balance the needs of family, work and education with a curriculum that integrates the adult student's experiences in the work force.
