Located at 300 Campus Drive in Parkersburg, West Virginia, West Virginia University at Parkersburg provides academic programs that lead to a certificates or associates or bachelor’s degrees. Program offerings at the regional college include:
- Criminal justice/police science
- Criminal justice/safety studies
- Business administration
- Business/Commerce
- Animation and Interactive technology
- Elementary education
- Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)
- Engineering technologies
- Executive assistant training
- Information technology
- Liberal arts and sciences
- Machine shop technology
- Precision metal working
- Registered nursing
- Science technologies
Popular areas of study at the college include business management and marketing, health-related courses, education, mechanic and repair technologies, and liberal arts and sciences.
Currently, just over 60% of the students at the college attend school full-time and just over 45% of the attendees are registered part-time. Tuition for in-state students is approximately $2,500 per year while out-of-state students spend approximately $8,850 annually. Currently, about 4,450 undergraduates attend classes at the college. For more information, you can contact the school at 800-WVA-WVUP, or 800-982-9887.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $8,200. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $3,200-$3,900
- Out-of-State: $11,000-$13,720
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $130-$160 per unit
- Out-of-State: $480-$570 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 90% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 90% | $2,459 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 25% | $1,348 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, West Virginia University at Parkersburg may offer student services like those listed below:
- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care for children
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Community colleges offer a variety of career and transfer options for students. The following table shows the graduation and transfer-out rates for this school, versus those community colleges in West Virginia, which can be valuable information for determining which school to attend.
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Wood County | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 33.7% | - | 16.3% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 15.9% | - | 14.2% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1973)
- Find all the other nursing programs in West Virginia
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 1998)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by West Virginia University at Parkersburg by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Commerce (A, C)
- Business Administration (A, B)
- Executive Assistant (A)
- Organizational Behavior Studies (C)
- Bookkeeping (C)
Communication Technology
- Animation (A)
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (A)
Computer and Information Sciences
Construction Trades
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (C)
Education
Engineering Technology
- Engineering Management (B)
- Industrial Production Technologies (C)
- Electromechanical Technology (C)
- Engineering Technologies (A)
- Energy Management (A, C)
- Solar Energy Technology (A)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Development (A, C)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (A)
- Pharmacy Technician (C)
- Surgical Technologist (A)
- Health Services (C)
- EMT & Paramedic
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Legal Studies (A, C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A, B)
- Liberal Arts (A, B)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Mechanics and Repairers (A)
- Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (C)
Personal and Culinary Services
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts (A)
Precision Production
- Machine Shop Technology (C)
- Welding (A, C)
- Precision Metal Working
- Machinist
Science Technology
Security and Protective Services
- Police Science (C)
- Criminal Justice (A, C)
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
- Ashland Community and Technical College in Ashland, KY (80 miles away)
- Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in Mount Gay, WV (101 miles away)
- Kent State University at East Liverpool in East Liverpool, OH (107 miles away)
- Kent State University at Stark in Canton, OH (110 miles away)
- Marion Technical College in Marion, OH (120 miles away)