West Virginia University at Parkersburg Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5876 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1648 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1562 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 26 | In West Virginia |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 2,584
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- wvup.edu
West Virginia University at Parkersburg Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
West Virginia University at Parkersburg has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
625 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
351 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
West Virginia University at Parkersburg has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2385 (92%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 74 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 47 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 36 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 17 (0.7%) |
| Asian | 13 (0.5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 7 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,637
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,320 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,320 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,024 |
| Fee in-district | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $100 |
West Virginia University at Parkersburg majors
West Virginia University at Parkersburg has granted 186 bachelor's degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 44 | 54 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 60 | 25 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 10 | 71 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 48 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 22 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 13 | 8 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 21 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 | |
| Child Development | 20 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 17 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 13 | 1 |
| Information Technology | 10 | |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 7 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 6 | |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies & Technicians, Other | 5 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 5 | |
| Computer Science | 4 | |
| Mechanics and Repairers, General | 4 | |
| Science Technologies & Technicians, Other | 4 | |
| Electrical & Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies & Technicians, Other | 3 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 3 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | |
| Legal Studies | 1 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 325 | 186 |
West Virginia University at Parkersburg has a graduation rate of 31%, which is among the 13% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 31% | 31% | 30% |
Publications & Citations
West Virginia University at Parkersburg has published 149 scientific papers with 3,003 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Geography and Cartography, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 8 |
| 1993 | 0 | 20 |
| 1994 | 0 | 11 |
| 1995 | 2 | 20 |
| 1996 | 3 | 18 |
| 1997 | 1 | 26 |
| 1998 | 2 | 22 |
| 1999 | 1 | 16 |
| 2000 | 2 | 36 |
| 2001 | 2 | 41 |
| 2002 | 0 | 24 |
| 2003 | 0 | 45 |
| 2004 | 3 | 51 |
| 2005 | 3 | 70 |
| 2006 | 0 | 62 |
| 2007 | 1 | 88 |
| 2008 | 3 | 87 |
| 2009 | 4 | 83 |
| 2010 | 4 | 106 |
| 2011 | 0 | 106 |
| 2012 | 4 | 96 |
| 2013 | 1 | 143 |
| 2014 | 2 | 123 |
| 2015 | 2 | 140 |
| 2016 | 2 | 142 |
| 2017 | 0 | 136 |
| 2018 | 0 | 139 |
| 2019 | 0 | 152 |
| 2020 | 1 | 169 |
| 2021 | 4 | 215 |
| 2022 | 3 | 189 |
| 2023 | 6 | 183 |
| 2024 | 7 | 145 |
Notable alumni
-
Jessica Lynch
- Enrolled in West Virginia University at Parkersburg
- Studied in 2011
- Occupations
- military personnelfilm actor
- Biography
-
Jessica Dawn Lynch is an American teacher, actress, and former United States Army soldier who served in the 2003 invasion of Iraq as a private first class.
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Donna J. Boley
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Donna Jean Boley is a Republican member of the West Virginia Senate representing the 3rd district. She was appointed by West Virginia Governor Arch A. Moore, Jr. on May 14, 1985, to fill the seat vacated by Sam White’s resignation on April 24, 1985. Boley won the election to complete White's unexpired term in 1986, and has since been re-elected nine times. From 1990 to 1996, she was Senate Minority Leader. In 1991 and 1992, she was the sole Republican in the 34-member Senate, making her the minority chairwoman for all Senate committee.
General info
| Founded | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Summum Bonum The Highest Good |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 249 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 300 Campus Drive Parkersburg, West Virginia, 26104 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 30,000 |
| Phone | 3044248000 |