| Type | 4 year, Public |
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| Campus locale | City: Small |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate |
| Calendar system | Semester |
| Student body size | Small |
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| Dormitory capacity | 404 |
| Student to faculty ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 66% |
| Students retention rate | 57% |
| On-time graduation rate | 28% |
Located in Beckley, West Virginia, WVU Tech is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.
West Virginia University Institute of Technology 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.
With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, WVU Tech emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.
While the on-time graduation rate at WVU Tech is reported to be 28%, 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%.
The retention rate of students at WVU Tech is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in West Virginia is 66%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at WVU Tech do not continue their studies after the first year.
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Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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The institution provides on-campus housing
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 2022 for students from West Virginia.
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| West Virginia's average | $7,714 |
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| National average | $8,573 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
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| West Virginia's average | $16,279 |
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| National average | $18,862 |
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 91 of freshman students at West Virginia University Institute of Technology received on average $8,199 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.
Graduation Rate
The following chart shows the graduation rate of West Virginia University Institute of Technology 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 Institute of Technology students is 28.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.9%.
28.1%
- African American 20.7% 6 students
- white 28.7% 50 students
- unknown 100.0% 2 students
- International Students 43.3% 13 students
- Mixed Race 15.4% 2 students
Sport Conferences
- Baseball Independent Mid-South Region
- Basketball Independent Mid-South Region
- Track and Cross Country Independent Mid-South Region
Athletic Associations
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National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
Service Offerings
- Remedial services
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Academic
Special Learning Opportunities
- Study abroad
- ROTC - Army
Veteran Services
- Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
- Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
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