West Virginia University at Parkersburg Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5670 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1595 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1511 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 26 | In West Virginia |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 2,288
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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.
513 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
368 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 | 2051 (90%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 89 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 71 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 27 (1%) |
| Hispanic | 16 (0.7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 15 (0.7%) |
| Asian | 13 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
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
- $5,811
- Students receiving aid
- 82%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,032 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,032 |
| 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 185 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 48 | 44 |
| General Studies | 31 | 46 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 13 | 60 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 58 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 24 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 | 11 |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 20 | |
| Child Development | 18 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 18 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 14 | 3 |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 17 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | |
| Information Technology | 11 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 10 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Mechanics and Repairers, General | 10 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 7 | |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies & Technicians, Other | 5 | |
| Computer Science | 4 | |
| Electrical & Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies & Technicians, Other | 4 | |
| Legal Studies | 4 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 4 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | |
| Executive Assistant & Executive Secretary | 2 | |
| Science Technologies & Technicians, Other | 2 | |
| Electrician | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 342 | 185 |
West Virginia University at Parkersburg has a graduation rate of 30%, which is among the 12% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 30% | 33% | 28% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
West Virginia University at Parkersburg has published 146 scientific papers with 3,068 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Geology, Chemistry, Geography and Cartography, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 4 |
| 1992 | 1 | 6 |
| 1993 | 0 | 17 |
| 1994 | 0 | 9 |
| 1995 | 2 | 17 |
| 1996 | 1 | 15 |
| 1997 | 1 | 25 |
| 1998 | 2 | 22 |
| 1999 | 1 | 14 |
| 2000 | 2 | 35 |
| 2001 | 2 | 38 |
| 2002 | 0 | 20 |
| 2003 | 0 | 39 |
| 2004 | 2 | 41 |
| 2005 | 3 | 57 |
| 2006 | 2 | 65 |
| 2007 | 1 | 97 |
| 2008 | 3 | 96 |
| 2009 | 6 | 131 |
| 2010 | 4 | 133 |
| 2011 | 0 | 147 |
| 2012 | 4 | 124 |
| 2013 | 2 | 149 |
| 2014 | 2 | 138 |
| 2015 | 3 | 169 |
| 2016 | 2 | 152 |
| 2017 | 0 | 143 |
| 2018 | 0 | 150 |
| 2019 | 0 | 146 |
| 2020 | 0 | 176 |
| 2021 | 4 | 212 |
| 2022 | 3 | 209 |
| 2023 | 7 | 183 |
Notable alumni
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Jessica Lynch
- Enrolled in West Virginia University at Parkersburg
- Studied in 2011
- Occupations
- film actormilitary personnel
- 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. West Virginia Governor Arch A. Moore, Jr. appointed Boley on May 14, 1985, to fill a seat made vacant by the resignation of Sam White on April 24, 1985. Since her election to White's unexpired term in 1986, Boley has gone on to win re-election nine times. From 1990 to 1996, she was Senate Minority Leader. In 1991 and 1992, Boley was also the only Republican member in the 34-member Senate, making her the minority chairwoman for every single Senate committee.
General info
| Founded | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Summum Bonum The Highest Good |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 266 |
| 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 |