West Virginia

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, West Virginia

PublicBachelor's degreesFounded 1961Rural, near a citySEVP certified

About

West Virginia University at Parkersburg (WVUP and WVU Parkersburg) is a public community college in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Although it was originally part of West Virginia University, it is now an independent public institution with its own board of governors and degree-granting authority. Conceived as a community college to serve seven counties in west central West Virginia, it now offers baccalaureate programs. It is one of the largest community colleges in West Virginia with over 2,500 students. WVU Parkersburg is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$9,124
Estimated total for international students
US$14,197
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$4,612
Total cost for in-state students
US$9,685
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
1,868
International undergraduates
1%
Students per teacher
17 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate
34%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$38,665

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (49)

Bachelor's degrees9 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralEngineering-Related FieldsGraphic CommunicationsLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Associate's degrees25 subjects
Agricultural Business and ManagementAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesBusiness/Commerce, GeneralComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsElectrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansGraphic CommunicationsHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, OtherMechanics and Repairers, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNon-Professional Legal StudiesPrecision Metal WorkingPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingScience Technologies/Technicians, OtherTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Undergraduate certificates15 subjects
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesNon-Professional Legal StudiesPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsPrecision Metal WorkingRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationTeaching Assistants/Aides

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.