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West Virginia University at Parkersburg

West Virginia University at Parkersburg Overview

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public institution located in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Students who love country life may enjoy the rural location of West Virginia University at Parkersburg.

What Is West Virginia University at Parkersburg Known For?

611 Undergraduate Awards
  • Although it may not be available for every major, the bachelor's degree is the highest award a student can attain at West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
  • In a recent academic period32% of the faculty were full-time.

Where Is West Virginia University at Parkersburg?

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Contact details for West Virginia University at Parkersburg are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26104
Phone: 304-424-8000
Website: www.wvup.edu

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How Do I Get Into West Virginia University at Parkersburg?

You can apply to West Virginia University at Parkersburg online at: https://xewvupprod.wvnet.edu/ords/bwskalog.P_DispChoicesStu

Since West Virginia University at Parkersburg has an open admissions policy, you should not have any trouble getting into the school as long as you have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Can I Afford West Virginia University at Parkersburg?

26% Take Out Loans

Student Loan Debt

It's not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At West Virginia University at Parkersburg, approximately 26% of students took out student loans averaging $4,618 a year. That adds up to $18,472 over four years for those students.

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West Virginia University at Parkersburg Undergraduate Student Diversity

1,213 Full-Time Undergraduates
64% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 2,624 undergraduate students at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, with 1,213 being full-time and 1,411 being part-time.

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Gender Diversity

Of the 1,213 full-time undergraduates at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, 36% are male and 64% are female.

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Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of West Virginia University at Parkersburg students is as follows.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 10
Black or African American 16
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 1,126
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 57

Geographic Diversity

West Virginia students aren't the only ones who study at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. At this time, 3 states are represented by the student population at the school.

Over 11 countries are represented at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. The most popular countries sending students to the school are Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, and Ghana.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg Undergraduate Concentrations

The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.

Major Associate’s Undergraduate Certificate Bachelor’s TOTAL
Liberal Arts General Studies 76 14 125 215
Nursing 60 0 25 85
General Business/Commerce 48 13 0 61
Criminal Justice & Corrections 21 27 0 48
Human Development & Family Studies 20 10 0 30
Business Administration & Management 13 0 8 21
Teacher Education Grade Specific 0 0 21 21
Allied Health Professions 17 0 0 17
Precision Metal Working 5 10 0 15
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 13 0 1 14
Computer Information Systems 10 0 0 10
Audiovisual Communications 8 1 0 9
Electromechanical Engineering Technology 0 9 0 9
Graphic Communications 7 0 0 7
Engineering-Related Fields 0 0 6 6
Industrial Production Technology 1 5 0 6
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 0 5 0 5
Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) 5 0 0 5
Computer Science 4 0 0 4
Mechanics & Repairers 4 0 0 4
Other Science Technologies/Technicians 4 0 0 4
Public Relations & Advertising 3 0 0 3
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 2 1 0 3
Electrical & Power Transmission Installers 0 3 0 3
Electronics Maintenance & Repair 3 0 0 3
Non-Professional General Legal Studies 1 1 0 2
Teaching Assistants 0 1 0 1
Agricultural Economics & Business 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 325 100 186 611

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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