West Virginia Wesleyan College (founded in 1890 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church) is located in Buckhannon, West Virginia. It is a private four-year liberal arts college with approximately 1,000 undergraduate students and over 80 graduate students, maintaining a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 12:1. The college offers over 50 undergraduate programs and various master's and doctoral programs. The campus spans approximately 100 acres. featuring 23 Georgian-style buildings, 21 NCAA Division II athletic teams, and over 70 student organizations. The college emphasizes small class sizes, community service, and a global perspective, fostering critical thinking, leadership, and professional skills among its students.
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