West Virginia University at Parkersburg
- 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 2,818 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 15%.
Top Rankings
West Virginia University at Parkersburg ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
The teacher population of 239 teachers has grown by 31% over five years.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg | (WV) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 239 staff | 49 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
Source: 2020 (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-profit21 students | 4.60 Mi1508 Spring St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 485-5487 4.6021 - 1,904 students | 15.30 Mi710 Colegate Dr
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-8716 15.301,904 - 3,509 students | 41.30 Mi3301 Hocking Parkway
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-3591 41.303,509 - 1,827 students | 58.50 Mi1425 Newark Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0762 58.501,827 - Zane State CollegePublic2,262 students | 58.60 Mi1555 Newark Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 588-5000 58.602,262
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