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West Virginia University Institute of Technology
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  • 4 Year
  • BECKLEY, WV

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade C
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade C
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade C+
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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West Virginia Tech is a public university located in Beckley, West Virginia. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 972 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the West Virginia Tech acceptance rate is 66%. Popular majors include Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Psychology. Graduating 28% of students, West Virginia Tech alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,500.

About

512 SOUTH KANAWHA ST
BECKLEY, WV 25801
Athletic Division
NAIA
Athletic Conference
Independent Mid-South Region

West Virginia University Institute of Technology Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

West Virginia Tech Admissions

Acceptance Rate
66%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
920-1130
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$10,966 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,199 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
95%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
89%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 9 responses
71%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 14 responses
64%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 14 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    34%
  • On Campus
    33%
  • Online
    32%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
972 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
509
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
34%
Varsity Athletes
24%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 13 responses
  • Friendly
    69%
  • Dedicated
    23%
  • Sporty
    8%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
43%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 23 responses
Poll
56%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 25 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 12 responses
  • Small town with a big heart
    50%
  • Small town life
    17%
  • Fast-paced
    8%
  • Home away from home
    8%
  • Small
    8%
  • Underrated
    8%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,800 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
28%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 6 responses

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