West Virginia University Institute of Technology: Statistics

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# 5123 of 14,131 In the World
# 1435 of 2,597 In North America
# 1355 of 2,496 In the United States
# 14 of 1 In Beckley
# 2797 of 14,131 For Electronic Engineering
Top 1-3 For 9 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

37%

Enrollment

8,587

Average SAT

1,000

Average ACT

21

Aid receiving

98%

Undergraduates

1,278

Male:Female Ratio

52:48

Type

Public
not-for-profit

Highest Degree

Bachelor's degree

Acceptance rate & Admissions

West Virginia University Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 37% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 37% 37% 37%
Applicants 1,453 904 549
Admissions 533 296 237
Freshmen enrolled full time 276 150 126

Admissions requirements

Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
TOEFL Considered but not required
College-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 79%
â–  Nonresident Alien 8%
â–  Asian 1%
â–  Hispanic 3%
â–  Black or African American 3%
â–  Two or more races 3%
â–  Unknown 2%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

West Virginia University Institute of Technology majors

West Virginia University Institute of Technology has granted 156 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.

Major Bachelor
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration 17
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 16
Psychology, General 15
Business & Commerce, General 14
Mechanical Engineering 13
General Studies 9
Civil Engineering, General 8
Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst 8
Construction Management, General 8
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 8
Accounting 7
Forensic Science and Technology 6
Health & Health Care Administration & Management 5
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 4
Political Science and Government, General 4
Aviation & Airway Management and Operations 3
Computer and Information Sciences, General 3
Chemistry, General 2
Community Organization and Advocacy 2
Computer Engineering, General 2
Chemical Engineering 1
Mathematics, General 1
Grand Total 156

Publications & Citations

West Virginia University Institute of Technology has published 713 scientific papers with 11,999 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Chemistry, and Biology.

Publication / Citation count by topic

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Academic rankings

2 Notable alumni

Mike Barrett

1. Mike Barrett

1943-2011 (aged 68)
basketball player
Michael Thomas "Bird Man" Barrett was an American basketball player.
Cecil Roberts

2. Cecil Roberts

1946-. (aged 80)
trade unionist
Cecil Roberts is a miner and president of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA). He also sits on the AFL–CIO's executive council. Roberts is the great-grandson of Ma Blizzard.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names West Virginia University TechWVU Tech
Founded 1895
Motto Be Big Here
Colors navy blue, new gold
Academic calendar Semesters
Total staff 193
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Address 512 South Kanawha Street Beckley, West Virginia, 25801 United States
City Population 17,000
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