Overview

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a 2-year institution located in Parkersburg, WV.

Location & Contact

Address 300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg, WV  26104
United States

Contact Christine Post
Associate Dean of Enrollment Management
Email: christine.post@mail.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-424-8223
Fax: 304-424-8332

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations		×
Agriculture, General	×	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×	×
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General	×	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×	×
Business/commerce, General
Executive Assistant/executive Secretary	×	×
Finance, General	×	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism	×	×
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism	×	×
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Public Relations/image Management	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects	×	×
Recording Arts Technology/technician		×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science		×
Data Processing And Data Processing Technology/technician	×	×
Information Technology		×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General	×	×
Elementary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Engineering	×	×
Pre-engineering	×	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General	×	×
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician	×	×
Electromechanical Technologies/technicians, Other	×	×
Electromechanical/electromechanical Engineering Technology/technician	×	×
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General		×
Engineering/industrial Management	×
Environmental/environmental Engineering Technology/technician	×	×
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician		×
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician	×	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development		×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×	×
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer		×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Surgical Technology/technologist		×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies	×	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×	×
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician	×	×
Electrical/electronics Maintenance And Repair Technologies/technicians, Other	×	×
Industrial Electronics Technology/technician		×
Industrial Mechanics And Maintenance Technology/technician		×
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/technicians, Other		×
Mechanics And Repairers, General		×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Cosmetology/cosmetologist, General		×
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/machinist	×	×
Precision Production Trades, General	×	×
Welding Technology/welder		×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work	×	×
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Process Technology		×
Science Technologies/technicians, General	×	×
Science Technologies/technicians, Other		×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×	×
Criminal Justice/safety Studies		×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

443

Applied

443

Accepted

2,991

Enrolled

Female Admissions

262

Females Applied

262

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

181

Males Applied

181

Males Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.35

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	498	430	550
SAT Math	450	400	510
ACT Composite	19	16	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

4,608

In-state

9,124

Out-of-state

4,608

In-district

Fees

100

Full-time student fees

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Student Body

2,991

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

12%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.36%
Black or African American	1.73%
White or Caucasian	87.62%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.1%
Asian	0.34%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	4.72%
Other	2.65%

Gender

Male (39.02%)

Female (60.98%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Around The World, Celebration of Diversity, Bowling Nights and End of Semester Cookouts

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Art Club, Campus Ministry International, Gaming Club and Computer Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No	No	No
Basketball	No	No	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Weight Lifting	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No	No	No
Basketball	No	No	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Weight Lifting	No	No	No

Faculty

67

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Male - 28

Female - 39