West Virginia University at Parkersburg
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- West Virginia University (WVU) Parkersburg is a public institution of higher education, affiliated with West Virginia University, separately accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and operated by the state of West Virginia. WVU Parkersburg is a higher education center offering community college programs and bachelor's degrees. It is a member institution of the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia. WVU Parkersburg is the only public community college in West Virginia accredited to offer baccalaureate degrees. It is the fifth largest institution of higher education in West Virginia. West Virginia University at Parkersburg provides accessible, life-changing educational opportunities in a safe and supportive environment. Opportunities include career pathways from certificate to baccalaureate, global studies, workplace experience, civic engagement, leadership studies.
School Highlights
West Virginia University at Parkersburg serves 2,403 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 17%.
Top Placements
West Virginia University at Parkersburg places among the top 20% of community colleges in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 142 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | (WV) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 142 staff | 49 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to West Virginia University at Parkersburg is Mountain State College (4.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Mountain State CollegePrivate for-profit23 students | 4.60 Mi1508 Spring St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 485-5487 4.6023 - 1,797 students | 15.30 Mi710 Colegate Dr
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-8716 15.301,797 - 3,462 students | 41.30 Mi3301 Hocking Parkway
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-3591 41.303,462 - 1,103 students | 58.50 Mi1425 Newark Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0762 58.501,103 - Zane State CollegePublic2,275 students | 58.60 Mi1555 Newark Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 588-5000 58.602,275
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