West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,424

4.46% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$11,281

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

36.7%

1,453 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,278

73.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

33%

119 Graduates

About

West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a higher education institution located in Raleigh County, WV. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at West Virginia University Institute of Technology were Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (17 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (16 degrees), and General Psychology (15 degrees).

In 2024, 156 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. 38.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 61.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (117 degrees), 14.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is $8,424, which is $−19,754 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is $8,424, which is $19,754 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,281.

In 2024, 60% of undergraduate students attending West Virginia University Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,424

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at West Virginia University Institute of Technology was $8,424. The cost of tuition at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is $−19,754 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Virginia University Institute of Technology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,281

2024 Value

2.41%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 West Virginia University Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,281. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of West Virginia University Institute of Technology grew by 2.41%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Virginia University Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,355

Room and Board

$950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Virginia University Institute of Technology was of $11,355 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.79% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $950. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at West Virginia University Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.45% with respect to 2023, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

West Virginia University Institute of Technology received 1,453 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 44.6% annual growth. Out of those 1,453 applicants, 533 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 36.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,278 students enrolled at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 2024. 78% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

West Virginia University Institute of Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 52.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

36.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

533

Accepted Out of 1,453

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of West Virginia University Institute of Technology was 36.7% (533 admissions from 1,453 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 61%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 44.6%, while admissions declined by 13.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of West Virginia University Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

78%

Submission Percentage (2024)

217

Scores Submitted (2024)

78% of enrolled first-time students at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

West Virginia University Institute of Technology had a total enrollment of 1,278 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 935 students and the part-time enrollment is 343. This means that 73.2% of students enrolled at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.6% White, 3.36% Two or More Races, 3.29% Black or African American, 3.13% Hispanic or Latino, 1.25% Asian, and 0.235% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (43.5%), followed by White Female (33.8%) and Two or More Races Male (2.45%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,278 students. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 935 and the part-time enrollment is 343. This means that 73.2% of students enrolled at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at West Virginia University Institute of Technology was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), West Virginia University Institute of Technology had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,005 enrolled students
Two or More Races
43 enrolled students
Black or African American
42 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 78.6% White, 3.36% Two or More Races, 3.29% Black or African American, 3.13% Hispanic or Latino, 1.25% Asian, and 0.235% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 26 students (2.03%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 36 fewer women than men received degrees from West Virginia University Institute of Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is white (117 degrees awarded). There were 14.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (17 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (16 degrees) and General Psychology (15 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (23 degrees awarded), Engineering (32 degrees), and Biology (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are Other managers (550,965 people), Software developers (537,614 people), Physicians (476,342 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (379,103 people), and Civil engineers (318,681 people).

The most specialized majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 2024 are Protective Services (23 degrees awarded), Engineering (32 degrees), Biology (16 degrees), Transportation (3 degrees), and Psychology (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are Physicians, Surgeons, Podiatrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are Protective Services (23 degrees awarded), Engineering (32 degrees), Biology (16 degrees), Transportation (3 degrees), and Psychology (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (763,379 people), Elementary & secondary schools (650,685 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (623,434 people), Computer Systems Design (618,730 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (502,785 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Virginia University Institute of Technology.

Most Common (2024)

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
17 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
16 degrees awarded
General Psychology
15 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at West Virginia University Institute of Technology was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 96 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, which is 1.6 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (60).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 11 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, which is 5.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 10 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration, which is 1.43 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 20% of students graduating from West Virginia University Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
117 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is white (117 degrees awarded). There were 14.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

2.56% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
93 degrees awarded
White Male
91 degrees awarded
White Male
91 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is white male (93 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (91 degrees).

Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are: Service, with 25 employees, Management, with 24 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 22 employees.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia University Institute of Technology were Service with 25 employees, Management with 24 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 22 employees.

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