West Virginia University at Parkersburg

300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • West Virginia University (WVU) Parkersburg is a public institution of higher education, affiliated with West Virginia University, separately accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and operated by the state of West Virginia. WVU Parkersburg is a higher education center offering community college programs and bachelor's degrees. It is a member institution of the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia. WVU Parkersburg is the only public community college in West Virginia accredited to offer baccalaureate degrees. It is the fifth largest institution of higher education in West Virginia. West Virginia University at Parkersburg provides accessible, life-changing educational opportunities in a safe and supportive environment. Opportunities include career pathways from certificate to baccalaureate, global studies, workplace experience, civic engagement, leadership studies.

School Highlights

West Virginia University at Parkersburg serves 2,765 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 25%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,765 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,928
  • Out-state tuition: $10,416
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 10%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

West Virginia University at Parkersburg ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 239 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
239 staff
49 staff
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Student Body

The student population of West Virginia University at Parkersburg has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The West Virginia University at Parkersburg diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,765 students
860 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,084 students
384 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,681 students
476 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of West Virginia.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
276 students
220 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,084 students
384 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,681 students
580 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Virginia University at Parkersburg and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
1%
8%
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% White
90%
75%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
4%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
3%
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
Diversity Score
0.19
0.42
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.5357%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3003%
0.3003%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$25,000
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of West Virginia University at Parkersburg and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of West Virginia by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,928 is less than the state average of $3,640. The in-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,416 is more than the state average of $8,321. The out-state tuition has grown by 21% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,928
$3,640
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,416
$8,321
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of West Virginia University at Parkersburg and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
90%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in West Virginia University at Parkersburg and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,995
$9,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in West Virginia University at Parkersburg and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,995
$4,580
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in West Virginia University at Parkersburg and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
97%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
460
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does West Virginia University at Parkersburg cost?
West Virginia University at Parkersburg's tuition is approximately $2,928 for In-State students and $10,416 for Out-State students.
What is West Virginia University at Parkersburg's ranking?
West Virginia University at Parkersburg ranks among the top 20% of community college in West Virginia for: Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,765 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,928
  • Out-state tuition: $10,416
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 10%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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