1511 University Ave.
Martin Hall
Morgantown, WV 26506
Academic Year Represented
2021
Mission Statement
MISSION: We believe that a robust, independent media is fundamental to a democratic society in which individuals are empowered as critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers and engaged citizens. We expect our students, faculty and staff to use their communications skills and expertise to help our communities adapt and thrive in a complex, diverse global society.
Technology/Equipment/Facilities
Media Innovation Center in Evansdale Crossing Martin Hall Classrooms, including the Media Innovation Lab Broadcast Studio, Waterfront Place Also, College equipment for student use includes: audio kits camera kits, with batteries, lights, filters, tripods, etc. GoPro cameras, lights, mics, tripods Multimedia backpack kits Nikon, Canon, Sony cameras and lenses
Undergraduate Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science in Journalism Bachelor of Science in Advertising/Public Relations Bachelor of Science in Sports and Adventure Media Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Design for Media Bachelor of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications Bachelor of Science in Media Multidisciplinary Studies
Graduate Degrees Offered
Master of Science in Journalism Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications Master of Science in Data Marketing Communications Master of Science in Digital Marketing Communications
Majors
Advertising and Public Relations (BSJ) Integrated Marketing Communications (BS) Game Design and Interactive Media/Interactive Design for Media (BA) Journalism (BSJ) Multidisciplinary Media Studies (BA) Sports and Adventure Media (BS) Data Marketing Communications (MS) Digital Marketing Communications (MS) Integrated Marketing Communications (MS) Journalism (MS) Media Solutions and Innovation (MS)
Tracks within Majors
Within ADPR (BSJ): Advertising Area of Emphasis (BSJ) Public Relations Area of Emphasis (BSJ) Within Sports and Adventure Media Sports Media (BS): Sports Media/Production Area of Emphasis Adventure Media Area of Emphasis
Internships Accepted for Credit
6 credits of internship allowed toward degrees
Internships Facilitated
Certified career coach employed within the College to help identify students' interests and relay opportunities related to them.
Experiential and/or Immersion Programs for Credit
Digital Publications: Social Video Martin Hall Agency International ADPR Capstone Multimedia Storytelling Documentary Storytelling
Online Options
Fully Online: Integrated Marketing Communications (BS) Data Marketing Communications (MS) Digital Marketing Communications (MS) Integrated Marketing Communications (MS) Media Solutions and Innovation (MS) Graduate Certificate Programs Partially Online: Advertising and Public Relations (BS) Interactive Design for Media (BA) Journalism (BS) Media Multidisciplinary Studies (BA) Sports and Adventure Media (BS) Journalism (MSJ)
Study-Abroad Options
2021 0 programs (owing to COVID) 2022 1 on-site (Seville, Spain) and 2 virtual 2023 (planned): France, Spain, Germany
Graduate Programs
Online Graduate Certificates: Creative Strategy Data Marketing Communications Digital and Social Media Healthcare Communication Higher Education Marketing Integrated Marketing Communications Public Relations Leadership
Department Budget
$5,855,000
Amount Spent per Student
Undergrad Student Fees
$1,368
Undergraduate Student Fees Exclusive of Housing and Meal Plan
$1,368
Undergraduate Student Fees for Housing and Meal Plan
$11,254
Undergrad In-State Tuition
$7,776
Undergrad Out-of-State Tuition
$25,776
Average Undergraduate Financial Aid
Average Undergraduate Student Debt
Graduate Student Fees
$1,350
Graduate In-State Tuition
$8,982
Graduate Out-of-State Tuition
$25,326
Average Graduate Financial Aid
$8,900
Average Graduate Student Debt
Total Accredited Unit Enrollment
757
Undergraduate Enrollment
745
Graduate Enrollment
12
Number of In-State Students
340
Percentage of In-State Students
45
Number of International Students
2
Percentage of International Students
15
Male
341
Female
416
Not Specified
0
White
642
Black
33
Asian
11
Hispanic/Latino
6
Pacific Islands or Native Hawaiian
0
Native American or Native Alaskan
0
Other
66
Average Size of Skill Based Classes
15
Average Size of Non-Skill Based Classes
45
First Year Student (Freshman) Retention Rate at University
85
Four Year Completion Rate
65
Six Year Completion Rate
78
Full-Time Employment within Six Months of Graduation
345
Full-Time Employment Within Field of Study
454
Part-Time Employment Within Field of Study
Full-Time Employment Not In Field of Study
Part-Time Employment Not In Field of Study
Attending a Graduate Program
159
Unemployed
5
Unknown Status
18
Full-Time Faculty
26
Part-Time Faculty
12
Faculty with Tenure
9
Faculty on Tenure Track
2
Untenured Part-Time Faculty
12
Untenured Full-Time Faculty
15
Percentage of Faculty within Scholarship or Research Field
54
Male
17
Female
21
Unspecified
0
White
36
Black
1
Asian
1
Hispanic/Latino
Pacific Island or Native Hawaiian
Native American or Native Alaskan
Other
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for All Classes
30
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for Skill Classes
15
Comments on Quantitative Numbers
Enrollment and demographic data taken from 2021-2022. Information about graduates' employment and graduate school drawn from a 2022 alumni survey of 2019, 2020 and 2021 graduates (N=524). Information not included is unknown/unavailable.