West Virginia University Institute of Technology
West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a STEM-focused university and a campus of WVU in southern West Virginia. WVU Tech offers bachelor’s degrees in 34 scientific and technological majors. In addition to classroom facilities, the WVU Tech campus hosts numerous hands-on laboratories, such specialized labs biodiesel, concrete and animal behavior. Located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, WVU Tech provides access to numerous outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, caving and world-class whitewater rafting.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1, 2022 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 15, 2020 |
Admitted Student Stats
67%
Submitting ACT
78%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1055
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,645
Total Number of Undergrads
1,645
Classroom Sizes
0
100
11%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
21%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,728
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $19,296
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$11,810
|
| Books and Supplies | $950
|
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,550
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,070
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,692
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
49%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,730
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,768
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$223
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
42
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
23%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Bears
School Colors
gold and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Charleston
Washington
Pittsburgh
Huntington
Charlotte
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$52,700
What Students Are Saying
3.88
Average Rating
Great school for Engineering. Small and quiet but love it. Everyone is friendly and the Dean is Boss.
Jackie from Columbia, MD
WVU Tech is a small populated University with students from all over the globe with diverse cultures and characteristics which gives WVU Tech its unique identity. The level and quality of education here is impeccable and the environment is study friendly. The sports at the University are also very competitive and are run by well qualified coaches with intentions to win and achieve great results.
Pieter from Montgomery, WV
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