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West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Also known as: West Virginia University Tech

📍 Beckley, West Virginia🏛️ Urban Setting👥 981 Undergrads🔗 www.wvutech.edu

Overview

West Virginia University Institute of Technology is an small public institution in Beckley, West Virginia. It enrolls about 981 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 37%. Graduates earn a median of $55,939 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

37%

Selective

SAT Avg

1,033

460–570

Net Price

$9,337

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

33%

Retention

62%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$55,939

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Selective

Acceptance Rate

36.7%

SAT Average

1,033

ACT Composite

19–23

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200460 – 570 (mid 50%)800

Math

200420 – 550 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

119 – 23 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,424

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$21,072

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$18,907

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$9,337

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$6,998
$30,001 – $48,000	$6,752
$48,001 – $75,000	$9,137
$75,001 – $110,000	$11,861
$110,001 +	$14,797

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

24.3%

Academics & Programs

West Virginia University Institute of Technology offers programs across 15 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Engineering

20.5%

Business, Management & Marketing

18.6%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

14.7%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

10.3%

Psychology

9.6%

Computer & Information Sciences

7.0%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

5.8%

Health Professions

3.2%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

33%

On-Time (4yr)

25%

Retention (FT)

62%

% Earning >$25K

77%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$45,181

8 years

$52,556

10 years

$55,939

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

50.0%

White

32.9%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

77.2%

Black or African American

3.3%

Asian

1.2%

Hispanic / Latino

3.1%

Two or more races

3.9%

International

10.5%

Gender

Women

42.6%

Men

57.4%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Virginia University Institute of Technology hard to get into?

Selective — the acceptance rate is 37%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1033.

How much does West Virginia University Institute of Technology cost?

In-state tuition is $8,424, and out-of-state is $21,072. Average net price after financial aid is $9,337.

What is West Virginia University Institute of Technology known for?

Most popular programs include Engineering, Business, Management & Marketing, Homeland Security & Law Enforcement.

What's the graduation rate at West Virginia University Institute of Technology?

The 6-year graduation rate is 33%, and 62% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.