West Virginia University at Parkersburg

300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
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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 2,985 students (56% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 13%.
  • West Virginia University at Parkersburg is one of 2 community colleges within Wood County, WV.
  • The nearest community college to West Virginia University at Parkersburg is Mountain State College (4.6 miles away).

Top Placements

West Virginia University at Parkersburg places among the top 20% of community colleges in West Virginia for:

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 LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty142 staff49 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of West Virginia University at Parkersburg has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The West Virginia University at Parkersburg diversity score of 0.06 is less than the state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,985 students1,060 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio21:123:1
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# Full-Time Students1,674 students435 students
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# Part-Time Students1,311 students625 students
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% Asian		-
1%
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% Hispanic		-
2%
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% Black
1%
7%
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% White
97%
87%
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% Two or more races
2%
1%
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Diversity Score0.060.24
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,100$25,000
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $2,928 is less than the state average of $4,026. The in-state tuition has grown by 29% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $10,416 is more than the state average of $8,257. The out-state tuition has grown by 29% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,928$4,026
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Out-State Tuition Fees$10,416$8,257
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid87%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,788$11,788
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,323$4,750
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Source: 2016 (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 College
    Private, for profit
    158 students | 4.60 Mi1508 Spring St
    Parkersburg,  WV  26101
    (304)485-5487     4.60158
  • Washington State Community College
    Public
    1,758 students | 15.40 Mi710 Colegate Dr
    Marietta,  OH  45750
    (740)374-8716     15.401,758
  • Hocking College
    Hocking College Photo - Hocking College is the only technical college in Ohio offering college owned and managed residential facilities.
    Public
    3,474 students | 41.30 Mi3301 Hocking Parkway
    Nelsonville,  OH  45764
    (740)753-3591     41.303,474
  • Everest Institute-Cross Lanes
    Private, for profit
    63 students | 56.90 Mi5514 Big Tyler Rd
    Charleston,  WV  25313
    (304)776-6290     56.9063
  • Zane State College
    Public
    4,009 students | 58.50 Mi1555 Newark Rd
    Zanesville,  OH  43701
    (740)454-2501     58.504,009
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 2,985 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,928
  • Out-state tuition: $10,416
  • Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 3%
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For West Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,026 per year for in-state students and $8,257 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $12,353 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

West Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.24, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in West Virginia is Bridgemont Community and Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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