Overview
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a 2-year community college with two locations serving seven counties. In addition to associate degrees from five academic divisions, WVU is the only public community college in the state accredited to offer bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration. Although WVU Parkersburg functions under an independent board of governors, it is still an affiliated institution with West Virginia University. Among WVU Parkersburg’s school traditions, the original school bell from the university’s founding is preserved and still used during commencement and other campus ceremonies.
Average Net Price:
$6,342
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $5,248 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $9,424 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
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Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,811
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,712
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,550
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
66%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3240
56%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,712
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
26%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,618
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,889
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$141
Students receiving federal loans
26%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,618
Average Other Loans Per Year
$5,858
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
224
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
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Admissions Email: [email protected]
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Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
2,288
Total Number of Undergrads
2,288
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
26
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
45%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
10
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$33,200
Top 5 Employers
Camden Clark Memorial Hospital
St. Joseph's Hospital
State of West Virginia
United States Department of Treasury
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,889
Loan Default Rate
23%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$141
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