West Virginia University at Parkersburg
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$3,890
Avg in-state tuition
$8,642
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About West Virginia University at Parkersburg
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a small public university located on a suburban campus in Parkersburg, West Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,624, and admissions are selective. The university offers 8 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 35%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $3,890, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $8,642.
Admissions Breakdown
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Graduation Rate Insight
35% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
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Open admission Yes
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SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
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Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
43%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
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Demographics
White
90%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
2%
Black
1%
Hispanic
1%
Asian
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
Information not available
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
64%
Socio-economic diversity
57% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
5
Total Online Enrollment
1,140
Percent of Programs Online
89% On-campus
11% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 6% online
Associate 10% online
Bachelor's 25% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate Not offered
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
57%
State Grant Aid
34%
Institution Grant Aid
7%
Pell Grant
57%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$15k
Average student debt after graduation
$27k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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