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West Virginia University at Parkersburg

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, WV · Rural · 1,868 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Parkersburg, WV, 26104 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
CMH · Columbus
91 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$9,420
Out-of-state COA
$13,932
Avg net price
$1,807
In-state tuition
$4,612
Out-of-state tuition
$9,124
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$723
$30–48k
$50
$48–75k
$1,589
$75–110k
$5,407
$110k+
$7,562
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
20%
Transfer-out rate
13%
Consumer completion
35%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
36%
Transferred
12%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
51%
Median earnings (6yr)
$31,076
Median earnings (10yr)
$35,171
Median debt
$12,570
Monthly loan payment
$133
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,314$13,404
Debt (90th percentile)
$24,502
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
33%
First-generation
45%
Median family income
$25,133
Independent students
45%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
35%
Race & ethnicity
White
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$31,076
10 years after entry
$35,171
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities125
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing25
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods21
Business Administration, Management and Operations8
Engineering-Related Fields6
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1
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Institutional
Endowment
$13M
Classification
Baccalaureate/Associates
Full-time faculty
32%
Avg faculty salary
$6,342/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,481
Federal loan rate
18%

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