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West Virginia University at Parkersburg

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, WV · Rural · 1,868 students
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$1,807
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
20%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$35,171
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a distinct, independently accredited institution best known for bridging the gap between a community college and a four-year university, making it the only college of its kind in West Virginia to offer select bachelor's degrees alongside associate and certificate credentials. The institution is particularly recognized for its strong, workforce-driven programs in nursing and health sciences, business administration, elementary education, and advanced manufacturing technology. Featuring a predominantly commuter-based student body, the campus culture is practical, close-knit, and career-focused, providing an accessible and highly affordable learning environment tailored to both traditional students and working adults in the Mid-Ohio Valley.

Wikipedia:West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public community college in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Although it was originally part of West Virginia University, it is now an independent public institution with its own board of governors and degree-granting authority. Conceived as a community college to serve seven counties in west central West Virginia, it now offers baccalaureate programs. It is one of the largest community colleges in West Virginia with over 2,500 students.

Location
Parkersburg, WV, 26104 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
CMH · Columbus
91 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$4,612$9,124
Books & supplies$1,500$1,500
Cost of attendance$9,420$13,932 est.
Average net price$1,807Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$9,124
In-state: $4,612
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$13,932 est.
In-state: $9,420
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $1,807
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$723
$30–48k
$50
$48–75k
$1,589
$75–110k
$5,407
$110k+
$7,562
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
20%
Entered 2017–18
Transferred
13%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
36% graduated · 12% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 51% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$31,076
10 yrs after entry$35,171
Debt
Median at graduation$12,570
Monthly payment$133
Middle 50% owe$3.3k–$13.4k
90th percentile$24,502
Admissions

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Essay prompts

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Student Body
Gender
Men 38%Women 62%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
33%
First-gen
45%
Family income
$25,133
Independent
45%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
35%
Race & ethnicity
White
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$31,076
After 10 yrs
$35,171
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities125
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing25
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods21
Business Administration, Management and Operations8
Engineering-Related Fields6
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$13M
Full-time faculty
32%
Faculty salary
$6,342/mo
Teaching spend
$6,481
per student
Federal loans
18%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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