West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
On-time graduation rate	41%

Located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, WVU Parkersburg is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of West Virginia University at Parkersburg is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at WVU Parkersburg is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, West Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,890

Cost of attendance at West Virginia University at Parkersburg in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

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West Virginia's average	$7,714
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,642

Cost of attendance at West Virginia University at Parkersburg in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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West Virginia's average	$16,279
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at West Virginia University at Parkersburg received on average $2,630 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$2,630

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	101	32%	$2,824	$285,223
Other Federal Grant	101	32%	$2,878	$290,723
State Grant/Scholarships	141	44%	$1,785	$251,659
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	34	11%	$1,530	$52,035
Total Grant & Scholarships	226	71%	$2,630	$594,417

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of West Virginia University at Parkersburg students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of West Virginia University at Parkersburg students is 41.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.1%.

41.0%

white 41.9% 109 students
unknown 77.8% 7 students
Mixed Race 21.4% 3 students

Service Offerings

West Virginia University at Parkersburg provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

West Virginia University at Parkersburg offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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