West Virginia University At Parkersburg

Location and Contact Information

300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
USA
Main Tel: (304) 424-8000
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Many students concentrating in engineering, liberal arts, and science and laboratory technician.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of students.

School characteristics:

  • The school is public.
  • Academic calender: Semester.
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • The school offers a faculty tenure system.
  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Distance learning is available.
  • Weekend study is an option.
  • Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,076
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,346
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid

WVU Parkersburg participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 73% of students received financial aid of some sort.

Grants% of
Students		Average
Amount
Any Grant73%$3,277
Institutional Grant5%$1,512
Federal Grant50%$3,592
Pell Grant50%$3,561
Other Federal Grant3%$481
State or Local Grant31%$1,711

Loans% of
Students		Average
Amount
Student Loan36%$4,880
Federal Loan36%$4,880
Other Loan  

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

Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to West Virginia University At Parkersburg:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Adirondack Community CollegeQueensbury, NY3,463
2State Fair Community CollegeSedalia, MO3,507
3Northeast State Community CollegeBlountville, TN5,470
4Roane State Community CollegeHarriman, TN5,534
5Three Rivers Community CollegePoplar Bluff, MO3,114
6Weatherford CollegeWeatherford, TX4,769
7Mineral Area CollegePark Hills, MO3,238
8Saint Johns River Community CollegePalatka, FL5,826
9Gulf Coast Community CollegePanama City, FL5,885
10Walters State Community CollegeMorristown, TN5,918

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Associate36718
Bachelor1884
1-2 year certificate269

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  45
Without tenure; working toward tenure  3
Without tenure; tenure not available  39

Students

Student enrollment was 3,753 in 2009-2010 (2,818 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 55% of the student body. About 13% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (105 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (12 awarded)

  • Information Science/Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (41 awarded)

  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING (18 awarded)

  • Engineering/Industrial Management

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (9 awarded)

  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians

LIBERAL ARTS (265 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 (7 awarded)

  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (38 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (23 awarded)

  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES (14 awarded)

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

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (17 awarded)

  • Science Technologies/Technicians

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (27 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Security and Protective Services