West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,728

2.22% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$10,966

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.93%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

66.4%

902 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,619

64.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

28.1%

74 Graduates

About

West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a higher education institution located in Raleigh County, WV. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at West Virginia University Institute of Technology were General Business (24 degrees awarded), General Studies (23 degrees), and General Psychology (22 degrees).

In 2021, 218 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. 44.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (171 degrees), 13.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is $7,728, which is $−20,777 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is $7,728, which is $−20,777 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,966.

In 2021, 58% of undergraduate students attending West Virginia University Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,728

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at West Virginia University Institute of Technology was $7,728. The cost of tuition at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is $−20,777 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Virginia University Institute of Technology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,966

2021 Value

8.03%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 West Virginia University Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,966. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of West Virginia University Institute of Technology grew by 8.03%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Virginia University Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,947

Room and Board

$950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Virginia University Institute of Technology was of $9,947 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.55% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $950. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at West Virginia University Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.57% with respect to 2020, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.93%

2019 Default Rate

189

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at West Virginia University Institute of Technology was 2.93%, which represents 189 out of the 6452 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

West Virginia University Institute of Technology received 902 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 16.9% annual growth. Out of those 902 applicants, 599 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,619 students enrolled at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 2021. 60% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

West Virginia University Institute of Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 50.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

599

Accepted Out of 902

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of West Virginia University Institute of Technology was 66.4% (599 admissions from 902 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 55.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 16.9%, while admissions grew by 0.167%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of West Virginia University Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

60%

Submission Percentage (2021)

183

Scores Submitted (2021)

60% of enrolled first-time students at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

West Virginia University Institute of Technology had a total enrollment of 1,619 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 1,038 students and the part-time enrollment is 581. This means that 64.1% of students enrolled at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.1% White, 4.57% Two or More Races, 3.89% Black or African American, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.865% Asian, 0.185% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (41.7%), followed by White Female (33%) and Two or More Races Female (3.66%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,619 students. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 1,038 and the part-time enrollment is 581. This means that 64.1% of students enrolled at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at West Virginia University Institute of Technology was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), West Virginia University Institute of Technology had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,281 enrolled students
Two or More Races
74 enrolled students
Black or African American
63 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 79.1% White, 4.57% Two or More Races, 3.89% Black or African American, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.865% Asian, 0.185% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 62 students (3.83%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 24 fewer women than men received degrees from West Virginia University Institute of Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is white (171 degrees awarded). There were 13.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is General Business (24 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (23 degrees) and General Psychology (22 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (51 degrees awarded), Protective Services (31 degrees), and Biology (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are Other managers (546,564 people), Physicians (511,938 people), Software developers (464,318 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (363,467 people), and Postsecondary teachers (316,391 people).

The most specialized majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 2021 are Engineering (51 degrees awarded), Protective Services (31 degrees), Biology (20 degrees), Psychology (22 degrees), and Physical Sciences (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are Engineering (51 degrees awarded), Protective Services (31 degrees), Biology (20 degrees), Psychology (22 degrees), and Physical Sciences (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (742,852 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (691,957 people), Elementary & secondary schools (626,570 people), Computer Systems Design (571,399 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (485,735 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Virginia University Institute of Technology.

Most Common (2021)

General Business
24 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
23 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
22 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at West Virginia University Institute of Technology was General Business with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

121

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 121 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, which is 1.25 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (97).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 18 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in General Business, which is 3 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 17 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in General Psychology, which is 3.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 12% of students graduating from West Virginia University Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (29.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is Male and White (29.5% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.05% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
171 degrees awarded
Black or African American
13 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is white (171 degrees awarded). There were 13.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

0.917% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
93 degrees awarded
White Female
78 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is white male (93 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (78 degrees).

Operations

West Virginia University Institute of Technology employs 50 Assistant professors, 25 Associate professors and 8 Professors. Most academics at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are Male Assistant professor (33), Female Assistant professor (17), and Male Associate professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are: Office and Administrative Support, with 28 employees, Management, with 25 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 25 employees.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

50 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

28 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Virginia University Institute of Technology were Assistant professor with 50 employees, Associate professor with 25 employees, and Professor with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia University Institute of Technology were Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees, Management with 25 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Virginia University Institute of Technology was Male Assistant professor with 33 employees, Female Assistant professor with 17 employees, and Male Associate professor with 15 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.