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West Virginia University Institute of Technology

West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a small, public institution located in Beckley, wv. Founded in 1895, West Virginia University Institute of Technology offers undergraduate degrees in 30 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,038 undergraduates
cost $7,848 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into West Virginia University Institute of Technology? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 64.6%
SAT score average 1050
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.51
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 Institute of Technology is known for one of its top majors: Business/Commerce, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

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

Popular majors

Business/Commerce, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Mechanical Engineering
Accounting and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,848
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,676
Books & supplies $950
Other expenses $3,000
Cost of attendance* $23,474
Average financial aid package $7,441
Estimated cost $16,033 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,584
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,676
Books & supplies $950
Other expenses $3,000
Cost of attendance* $35,210
Average financial aid package $7,441
Estimated cost $27,769 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 Institute of Technology has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,038, with gender binary students split 59% male and 41% female.

Total enrollment

1,481

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
75%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
13%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At West Virginia University Institute of Technology, students love their Christian Student Union. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 512 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV 25801
phone 304-442-3071
address www.wvutech.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Christian student union

Student activities board

Alpha phi omega

Student government association

American society of mechanical engineers

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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 Institute of Technology to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is West Virginia University Institute of Technology?

West Virginia University Institute of Technology is located in Beckley, wv.

What is the acceptance rate at West Virginia University Institute of Technology? 

The acceptance rate for West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 65%.

What’s the average GPA for West Virginia University Institute of Technology?

The average high school GPA for West Virginia University Institute of Technology students was 3.51.

How much does it cost for 4 years at West Virginia University Institute of Technology?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at West Virginia University Institute of Technology including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $93,896.

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