West Virginia University Institute of Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5123 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1435 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1355 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #2797 of 3,570 | For Electronic Engineering |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 37%
- Undergraduates
- 1,278
- Male:Female Ratio
- 52:48
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.wvutech.edu
West Virginia University Institute of Technology Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
West Virginia University Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 37% and is among the top 9% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 37% | 33% | 43% |
| Applicants | 1,453 | 904 | 549 |
| Admissions | 533 | 296 | 237 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 276 | 150 | 126 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
516 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
330 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
217 or 78%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 880
or below
75% of them
had 1120
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 880-1120 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
88 or 32%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 19-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1005 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 103 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 43 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 42 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 40 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 26 (2%) |
| Asian | 16 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
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
- $10,068
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,424 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,424 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,072 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 369 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,566 |
| Room charge | $6,920 |
| Meal charge | $5,646 |
West Virginia University Institute of Technology majors
West Virginia University Institute of Technology has granted 156 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 17 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 |
| Psychology, General | 15 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 14 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 13 |
| General Studies | 9 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 8 |
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 8 |
| Construction Management, General | 8 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 8 |
| Accounting | 7 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 6 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 4 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 3 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 |
| Chemistry, General | 2 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2 |
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 |
| Mathematics, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 156 |
West Virginia University Institute of Technology has a graduation rate of 33%, which is among the 14% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% | 37% | 27% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
West Virginia University Institute of Technology has published 713 scientific papers with 11,999 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Chemistry, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 11 |
| 1994 | 5 | 10 |
| 1995 | 2 | 15 |
| 1996 | 1 | 13 |
| 1997 | 1 | 21 |
| 1998 | 1 | 7 |
| 1999 | 1 | 11 |
| 2000 | 4 | 14 |
| 2001 | 4 | 23 |
| 2002 | 20 | 33 |
| 2003 | 24 | 21 |
| 2004 | 22 | 63 |
| 2005 | 27 | 56 |
| 2006 | 17 | 98 |
| 2007 | 11 | 120 |
| 2008 | 16 | 151 |
| 2009 | 14 | 137 |
| 2010 | 13 | 167 |
| 2011 | 13 | 191 |
| 2012 | 14 | 213 |
| 2013 | 22 | 253 |
| 2014 | 21 | 268 |
| 2015 | 31 | 280 |
| 2016 | 64 | 702 |
| 2017 | 51 | 857 |
| 2018 | 28 | 1175 |
| 2019 | 24 | 1239 |
| 2020 | 48 | 1382 |
| 2021 | 21 | 1364 |
| 2022 | 22 | 991 |
| 2023 | 36 | 897 |
| 2024 | 52 | 614 |
| 2025 | 24 | 438 |
Notable alumni
-
Cecil Roberts
- Occupations
- trade unionist
- Biography
-
Cecil Roberts is a miner and president of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA). He also sits on the AFL–CIO's executive council. Roberts is the great-grandson of Ma Blizzard.
-
Mike Barrett
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Michael Thomas "Bird Man" Barrett was an American basketball player.
General info
| Alternative names | West Virginia University Tech WVU Tech |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1895 |
| Motto | Be Big Here |
| Colors | navy blue, new gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 193 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 512 South Kanawha Street Beckley, West Virginia, 25801 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 17,000 |
| Phone | 3044421000 |
| Fax | +1 (304) 442 3059 |