West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV · Public four-year · Rural: Fringe
2,584undergraduates
$3,536average net price per year
31%graduate in 6 years
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
29 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (3)
- General Studies Certificate (1-2 years) (16 awarded), Associate (40 awarded), Bachelor's (63 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Associate (6 awarded), Bachelor's (87 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (10 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (2)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (14 awarded), Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Business/Commerce, General Certificate (1-2 years) (26 awarded), Associate (68 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (3)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (52 awarded), Bachelor's (29 awarded)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist Associate (12 awarded)
Education (1)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Associate (40 awarded), Bachelor's (13 awarded)
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences (1)
- Child Development Certificate (1-2 years) (22 awarded), Associate (30 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (2)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science Certificate (1-2 years) (13 awarded)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Associate (19 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (3)
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other Certificate (1-2 years) (5 awarded)
- Engineering/Industrial Management Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (18 awarded)
Precision production (2)
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded)
- Welding Technology/Welder Certificate (1-2 years) (12 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (2)
- Computer Science Associate (7 awarded)
- Information Technology Associate (13 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (3)
- Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other Associate (1 awarded)
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other Associate (5 awarded)
- Mechanics and Repairers, General Associate (12 awarded)
Communications technologies/technicians and support services (2)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects Associate (6 awarded)
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician Associate (8 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Associate (7 awarded), Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (2)
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (3 awarded)
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Associate (1 awarded)
Science technologies/technicians (1)
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other Associate (5 awarded)
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary science and related fields (1)
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations Associate (1 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $4,420
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $9,124
- Books and supplies
- $1,500
- Total cost living at home
- $9,420
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $1,859 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $3,225 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $4,538 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $7,713 |
| Over $110,000 | $9,367 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 94%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 89%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $6,637
- Got a grant from the college
- 29%
- Average grant from the college
- $1,200
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 30%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 23%
- Average amount borrowed
- $4,368
Graduation
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 31%
- Transferred to another college
- 19%
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 373 | 37% | 16% |
| Started here, part-time | 232 | 13% | 16% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 176 | 47% | 22% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 112 | 36% | 21% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 2,584
- Undergraduates
- 2,584
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,198
- Part-time undergraduates
- 1,386
- Students per faculty member
- 15 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 91%
- From out of state
- 9%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 24%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 14%
| Women | 63% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 92% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race unknown | 0% |
| International | 1% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Rural: Fringe
- Address
- 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV, 26104
- County
- Wood County
- Type
- Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
- Highest degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Offers
- Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
- Open admission
- Yes
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.