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West Virginia University at Parkersburg (wvu)
- 300 Campus Dr
- Parkersburg, WV 26101
- OPEID College Code: 00382800
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- General Phone: (304) 424-8000
- President: Marie Foster Gnage
- Website: www.wvup.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 3,743
- College Alias: wvu
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - wvu Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
- Undergraduate Classification Associates Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 82%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 39% | 47% | 24% | 5% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,260 | $3,205 | $1,352 | $1,019 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.2% | 5.3% | 9.4% |
| Number in Default | 72 | 36 | 49 |
| Number in Repayment | 776 | 672 | 516 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,825 | $1,746 | $1,668 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,460 | $6,168 | $5,892 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,000 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
| Other Expenses | $3,400 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,400 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,825 | $2,546 | $2,468 |
| Out of State | $7,460 | $6,968 | $6,692 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,225 | $10,246 | $10,168 |
| Out of State | $15,860 | $14,668 | $14,392 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,225 | $5,446 | $5,368 |
| Out of State | $10,860 | $9,868 | $9,592 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,743 Undergraduate: 3,743
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,398 Female: 2,345
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,398 Female: 2,345
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,219 Part-Time: 1,524
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,219 Part-Time: 1,524
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 11 | 0.3% |
| Black | 29 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 0.7% |
| White | 3,619 | 97% |
| Unknown | 37 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 454 | 12% |
| Ages 18-19 | 746 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 522 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 513 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 527 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 312 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 248 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 299 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 117 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 341 | 189 | 152 |
| Faculty Status | 244 | 95 | 149 |
| Tenured Faculty | 50 | 48 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 235 | 86 | 149 |
| Primarily Instruction | 235 | 86 | 149 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 16 | 16 | - |
| Other Professionals | 25 | 24 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 65 | 63 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 31 | 30 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 12 | 11 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 16 | 16 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,768 (80) | $46,644 (42) | $44,801 (38) |
| Professor | $52,597 (31) | $52,871 (19) | $52,164 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $50,599 (11) | $50,300 (6) | $50,958 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,187 (16) | $43,453 (5) | $41,611 (11) |
| Instructor | $36,399 (21) | $36,287 (12) | $36,549 (9) |
| Lecturer | $35,000 (1) | - (-) | $35,000 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,277 (6) | $49,117 (3) | $51,437 (3) |
| Professor | $59,316 (1) | - (-) | $59,316 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,839 (2) | $61,839 (2) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $48,189 (1) | - (-) | $48,189 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,445 (86) | $46,214 (45) | $44,602 (41) |
| Professor | $52,470 (32) | $52,871 (19) | $51,885 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $50,599 (11) | $50,300 (6) | $50,958 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,121 (18) | $45,494 (7) | $41,611 (11) |
| Instructor | $36,537 (22) | $36,287 (12) | $36,837 (10) |
| Lecturer | $35,000 (1) | - (-) | $35,000 (1) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 27% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 19% |
| Female | 32% |
| By Race | |
| Black | - |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 27% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 0.7% |
| 5 Years | 3% |
| 6 Years | 4% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
