West Virginia University – Parkersburg

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Parkersburg, WV

$3,840

Avg in-state tuition

$8,592

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About West Virginia University – Parkersburg

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

West Virginia University – 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 7 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 $3,840, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $8,592.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

Information not available

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.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

3k

Students enrolled

43%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

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

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

89% On-campus

11% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 7% online

Associate Check Bold 13% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 14% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's X Bold Not offered

Doctorate X Bold 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

Federal Grant Aid $2,740
State Grant Aid $1,475
Institution Grant Aid $1,550
Pell Grant Aid $2,343

Financial Outlook

$15k

Average student debt after graduation

$27k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Education

BA

MA

DOC

3

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

4

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

8

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

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.