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West Virginia University at Parkersburg

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a small, public institution located in Parkersburg, wv. Founded in 1961, West Virginia University at Parkersburg offers undergraduate degrees in 55 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,486 undergraduates
cost $4,132 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

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Acceptance rate N/A
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! West Virginia University at Parkersburg is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business/Commerce, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Criminal Justice and Corrections

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $4,132
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $5,632
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $5,632 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $9,124
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $10,624
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $10,624 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? West Virginia University at Parkersburg has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,486, with gender binary students split 36% male and 64% female.

Total enrollment

2,288

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
91%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
1%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
2%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26104
phone 304-424-8000
address www.wvup.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about West Virginia University at Parkersburg to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is West Virginia University at Parkersburg?

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is located in Parkersburg, wv.

What is the acceptance rate at West Virginia University at Parkersburg? 

The acceptance rate for West Virginia University at Parkersburg is N/A.

What’s the average GPA for West Virginia University at Parkersburg?

The average high school GPA for West Virginia University at Parkersburg students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at West Virginia University at Parkersburg?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at West Virginia University at Parkersburg including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $35,360.

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