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%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 2,818 students
In-state tuition: $2,928
Out-state tuition: $10,416
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 11%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of West Virginia University at Parkersburg has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The West Virginia University at Parkersburg diversity score of 0.20 is less than the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,818 students
1,009 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
1,226 students
567 students
# Part-Time Students
1,592 students
442 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
650 students
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
89%
85%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.27
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$25,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,928 is less than the state average of $3,610. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,416 is more than the state average of $8,321. The out-state tuition has grown by 31% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,928
$3,610
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,416
$8,321
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,787
$9,753
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,300
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
460
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to West Virginia University at Parkersburg is Mountain State College (4.6 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 2,818 students
In-state tuition: $2,928
Out-state tuition: $10,416
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 11%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
