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West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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C+

Rating

Public

Type

2,023

Students

$18,912

Tuition

51%

Acceptance

#866

Ranking

Small City

Campus Setting

Beckley, WV

512 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV 25801

West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a small public college located in Beckley, WV ranked 2nd in West Virginia. It has a total of 2,023 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 51.08% of applicants. West Virginia University Institute of Technology offers 30 different majors and is best known for its Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering programs, which are all ranked 2nd in West Virginia. With an annual tuition of $7,560 for in-state students and $18,912 for those from out-of-state, West Virginia University Institute of Technology is reasonably priced. 48.57% of students graduate moving on to the next stage of their lives, joining the labor market. Open graduating, alumni go on to draw near $45,800 per year, which is 10% greater than the national median.
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Cost

$18,912
Above Average

West Virginia University Institute of Technology

$18,912

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$34,240

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$25,630

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

51%Acceptance
Average

West Virginia University Institute of Technology

51%

National

69%
Sat

930 - 1130

78% of students submit

Admissions Yield

50%

ACT

17 - 24

67% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$0

Students

2,023Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

98%

Part-Time

2%
Male

53%

In-state

83%

Female

47%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

8%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
19% General Studies13% Mechanical Engineering10% Biology/Biological Sciences, General58% Others

19% General Studies

13% Mechanical Engineering

10% Biology/Biological Sciences, General

58% Others

General Studies

19%

30 Graduates

Mechanical Engineering

13%

21 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

10%

17 Graduates

Civil Engineering, General

7%

12 Graduates

Psychology, General

6%

9 Graduates

Chemical Engineering

6%

9 Graduates

Forensic Science and Technology

6%

9 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences, General

5%

8 Graduates

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

4%

7 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors14:114:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

14

Number of Library Books

15,704

Academic Spend per Student

$5,114

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

59%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$34,500/Year

West Virginia University Institute of Technology

$34,500

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$34,500

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$45,800

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

48%