West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,064

2.75% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,015

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

61%

1,005 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,448

65.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36.1%

121 Graduates

About

West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a higher education institution located in Raleigh County, WV. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at West Virginia University Institute of Technology were General Biological Sciences (23 degrees awarded), General Studies (21 degrees), and General Psychology (17 degrees).

In 2023, 166 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. 41% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 59% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (124 degrees), 13.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (9 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is $8,064, which is $−21,216 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Virginia University Institute of Technology was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 5,910 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is $8,064, which is $21,216 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,015.

In 2023, 58% of undergraduate students attending West Virginia University Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,064

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at West Virginia University Institute of Technology was $8,064. The cost of tuition at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is $−21,216 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$11,015

2023 Value

15.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 West Virginia University Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,015. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of West Virginia University Institute of Technology grew by 15.6%.

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

$10,438

Room and Board

$950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Virginia University Institute of Technology was of $10,438 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.29% between 2022 and 2023.

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

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

26%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at West Virginia University Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Virginia University Institute of Technology was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 5910 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

West Virginia University Institute of Technology received 1,005 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 21.1% annual growth. Out of those 1,005 applicants, 613 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 61% acceptance rate.

There were 1,448 students enrolled at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 2023. 77% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

West Virginia University Institute of Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 50.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

61%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

613

Accepted Out of 1,005

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of West Virginia University Institute of Technology was 61% (613 admissions from 1,005 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 64.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 21.1%, while admissions grew by 14.4%.

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

77%

Submission Percentage (2023)

236

Scores Submitted (2023)

77% of enrolled first-time students at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 2023 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 1,448 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 944 students and the part-time enrollment is 504. This means that 65.2% 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 81.5% White, 3.18% Two or More Races, 2.76% Black or African American, 2.21% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, 0.276% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.207% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (43.8%), followed by White Female (32.2%) and Two or More Races Male (2.66%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,448 students. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 944 and the part-time enrollment is 504. This means that 65.2% of students enrolled at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% 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

61%

2023 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 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), 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 (2023)

White
1,180 enrolled students
Two or More Races
46 enrolled students
Black or African American
40 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 81.5% White, 3.18% Two or More Races, 2.76% Black or African American, 2.21% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, 0.276% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.207% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 22 students (1.52%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 30 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 (124 degrees awarded). There were 13.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (9 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is General Biological Sciences (23 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (21 degrees) and General Psychology (17 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Engineering (31 degrees awarded), Biology (23 degrees), and Protective Services (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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 Software developers (1,077,679 people), Other managers (618,722 people), Physicians (467,896 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (398,317 people), and Civil engineers (309,617 people).

The most specialized majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 2023 are Engineering (31 degrees awarded), Biology (23 degrees), Protective Services (14 degrees), Psychology (17 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are Engineering (31 degrees awarded), Biology (23 degrees), Protective Services (14 degrees), Psychology (17 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (700,162 people), Elementary & secondary schools (607,174 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (594,148 people), Computer Systems Design (592,418 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (479,807 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 (2023)

General Biological Sciences
23 degrees awarded
General Studies
21 degrees awarded
General Psychology
17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at West Virginia University Institute of Technology was General Biological Sciences with 23 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 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 98 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, which is 1.44 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (68).

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 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in General Studies, which is 1.33 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in General Psychology, which is 4.67 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% 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, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is Female and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.826% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
124 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
9 degrees awarded
Asian
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is white (124 degrees awarded). There were 13.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (9 degrees).

4.82% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
76 degrees awarded
White Female
48 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is white male (76 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (48 degrees).

Operations

West Virginia University Institute of Technology employs 35 Assistant professors, 25 Associate professors and 15 Professors. Most academics at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are Male Assistant professor (26), Male Associate professor (13), and Female Associate professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are: Office and Administrative Support, with 26 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 24 employees, and Service with 24 employees.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

35 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

26 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Virginia University Institute of Technology were Assistant professor with 35 employees, Associate professor with 25 employees, and Professor with 15 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia University Institute of Technology were Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees, and Service with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Virginia University Institute of Technology was Male Assistant professor with 26 employees, Male Associate professor with 13 employees, and Female Associate professor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.

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