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West Virginia University at Parkersburg
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG, WV . 4 Year 3.8
#1998 in Best Colleges in America
300 CAMPUS DR PARKERSBURG, WV 26104

Overview

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public community college in Parkersburg, West Virginia, part of the WVU system. It offers associate degrees, certificates, and bachelor’s programs in fields like healthcare, business, and technology. Known for affordable tuition, flexible online courses, and small class sizes, the college prepares students for immediate careers or seamless transfer to four-year universities, prioritizing workforce and community needs.

Rankings

  • 187

    #187 in Best College Locations in America

  • 1998

    #1998 in Best Colleges in America

  • 388

    #388 in Colleges with the Best Student Life in America

  • Best College Locations in America 187 of 1,527
  • Colleges with the Best Student Life in America 388 of 1,509

Academics

  • CAcademics
  • C+Value
  • CDiversity
  • ACampus
  • AAthletics
  • CParty Scene
  • B Professors
  • ALocation
  • ADorms
  • ACampus Food
  • B+Student Life
  • A+Safety

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    279 Graduates
  • Business
    161 Graduates
  • Nursing
    74 Graduates
  • Child Development
    40 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    24 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    17 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    17 Graduates
  • Surgical Technologist
    16 Graduates
  • Engineering Technician
    14 Graduates
  • Welding
    14 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    $0
  • ACT Range
    Considered but not required
  • SAT/ACT
  • High School GPA
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $2,630
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    71%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    41%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    82%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,108 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,238
  • Undergrads Over 25
    26%
  • Pell Grant
    32%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

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