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West Virginia University Institute of Technology

West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Beckley, WV · City · 981 students
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$9,337
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
34%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$55,939
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
37%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

As a STEM-focused regional campus of West Virginia University, WVU Tech is best known for delivering career-ready, high-ROI education through top-tier programs in the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences, nursing, and business. The university cultivates a close-knit, supportive campus culture defined by small class sizes, hands-on laboratory learning, and accessible faculty who provide individual mentorship alongside the resources of a major university system. Set in the heart of southern West Virginia, the school is uniquely distinguished by its location in Beckley, offering students direct access to premier outdoor recreation including hiking, climbing, and whitewater rafting in the adjacent New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

Wikipedia:West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a public college in Beckley, West Virginia. It is a divisional campus of West Virginia University.

Location
Beckley, WV, 25801 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
CMH · Columbus
179 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,424$21,072
Housing & food (on campus)$12,986$12,986
Books & supplies$950$950
Cost of attendance$18,907$21,030
Average net price$9,337Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$21,072
In-state: $8,424
Housing & food (on campus)$12,986
Books & supplies$950
Cost of attendance$21,030
In-state: $18,907
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $9,337
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2025-26
West Virginia University Institute of Technology’s own figures for 2025-2026, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Housing$7,120
Food$5,810
Books & supplies$950
Personal expenses$2,130
Transportation$1,970
Total published by the school$21,030
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$6,998
$30–48k
$6,752
$48–75k
$9,137
$75–110k
$11,861
$110k+
$14,797
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
34%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
25%
Back for yr 2
62%
Transferred
31%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
31% graduated · 36% transferred · 33% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$45,181
10 yrs after entry$55,939
Debt
Median at graduation$22,500
Monthly payment$239
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$26.3k
90th percentile$32,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
37%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1033
R 460–570 · M 420–550
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 19–23 · E 17–23 · M 17–22
SAT middle 50%: 880–1120
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Student Body
Gender
Men 57%Women 43%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
27%
First-gen
30%
Family income
$60,096
Independent
10%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Hispanic
3%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
11%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$45,181
After 10 yrs
$55,939
Biology, General23
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities21
Psychology, General17
Computer Systems Analysis11
Civil Engineering11
Mechanical Engineering10
Criminal Justice and Corrections9
Business/Commerce, General9
Accounting and Related Services8
Political Science and Government7
Construction Management6
Security Science and Technology5
Computer Engineering4
Health and Medical Administrative Services4
Computer and Information Sciences, General3
Chemical Engineering3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$17M
Full-time faculty
69%
Faculty salary
$8,140/mo
Teaching spend
$6,243
per student
Federal loans
24%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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