West Virginia University Institute of Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5068 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1423 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1343 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #2570 of 3,360 | For Electronic Engineering |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Undergraduates
- 1,481
- 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 65% and is among the top 26% 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 | 65% | 62% | 68% |
| Applicants | 830 | 488 | 342 |
| Admissions | 536 | 303 | 233 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 297 | 175 | 122 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
469 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
440 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
233 or 78%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 900
or below
75% of them
had 1130
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 900-1130 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
113 or 38%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 18-24 (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 | 1174 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 99 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 57 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 56 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 39 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 37 (3%) |
| Asian | 13 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (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
- $8,830
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,848 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,848 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,584 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 385 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,676 |
| Room charge | $7,116 |
| Meal charge | $4,560 |
West Virginia University Institute of Technology majors
West Virginia University Institute of Technology has granted 189 bachelor's degrees across 21 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 |
| General Studies | 19 |
| Psychology, General | 15 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 14 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 14 |
| Accounting | 13 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 11 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 11 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 11 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 10 |
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 8 |
| Computer Engineering, General | 5 |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 5 |
| Construction Management, General | 4 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 3 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 2 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 |
| Grand Total | 189 |
West Virginia University Institute of Technology has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 16% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 35% | 31% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
West Virginia University Institute of Technology has published 596 scientific papers with 9,231 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), Electrical Engineering, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 18 |
| 1992 | 5 | 16 |
| 1993 | 3 | 9 |
| 1994 | 5 | 12 |
| 1995 | 3 | 15 |
| 1996 | 1 | 14 |
| 1997 | 1 | 16 |
| 1998 | 2 | 14 |
| 1999 | 1 | 14 |
| 2000 | 4 | 23 |
| 2001 | 4 | 30 |
| 2002 | 24 | 30 |
| 2003 | 26 | 23 |
| 2004 | 24 | 52 |
| 2005 | 27 | 50 |
| 2006 | 17 | 82 |
| 2007 | 10 | 115 |
| 2008 | 19 | 136 |
| 2009 | 14 | 138 |
| 2010 | 13 | 152 |
| 2011 | 13 | 171 |
| 2012 | 13 | 181 |
| 2013 | 21 | 223 |
| 2014 | 23 | 241 |
| 2015 | 29 | 254 |
| 2016 | 49 | 554 |
| 2017 | 48 | 658 |
| 2018 | 24 | 955 |
| 2019 | 25 | 1011 |
| 2020 | 31 | 1108 |
| 2021 | 18 | 1160 |
| 2022 | 20 | 858 |
| 2023 | 24 | 689 |
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 | 224 |
| 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 |