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West Virginia University At Parkersburg

West Virginia University (WVU) at Parkersburg, was established in 1961. Originally it was known as Parkersburg Community College. Today it is West Virginia’s fifth largest public college and is also the only college under the West Virginia University system that is maintaining a remedial curriculum. The West Virginia University campus at Parkersburg enrolls more than 3,000 students on an annual basis. Students here are offered various associate degrees, baccalaureate degree and certificate programs in a varied range of subjects.

WVU at Parkersburg offers its students many clubs and organizations including the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Criminal Justice Organization. Students can also participate in the various sports offered by the University.

Campus Location

300 Campus Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26101
USA
Main Tel: (304) 424-8000
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

West Virginia University At Parkersburg Highlights

Where West Virginia University At Parkersburg stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in engineering, production trades, and liberal arts.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate34520
Bachelor1494
1-2 year certificate557

WVU Parkersburg Students

The student enrollment at WVU Parkersburg was 3,743 in 2007 (2,834 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 1,825
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,460
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid: WVU Parkersburg participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  47
Without tenure; working toward tenure  10
Without tenure; tenure not available  29

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (93 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (24 awarded)

  • Information Science/Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (48 awarded)

  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING (16 awarded)

  • Engineering/Industrial Management

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (15 awarded)

  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded)

  • Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS (203 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (1 awarded)

  • Mechanics and Repairers

MEDIA (4 awarded)

  • Journalism

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (8 awarded)

  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (49 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (25 awarded)

  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES (37 awarded)

  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
  • Precision Metal Working
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (0 awarded)

  • Science Technologies/Technicians

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (26 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at WVU Parkersburg with government-defined occupation categories.)

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