West Virginia University Institute of Technology: Review & Facts

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West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a small four-year, public school with 1,485 students enrolled. This college was established in 1895 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in Beckley, West Virginia.

Academic Offerings

At West Virginia University Institute of Technology you can get your bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered

30

West Virginia University Institute of Technology follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 30 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Biology, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is low at 56% (way below West Virginia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

56%

Bad

The graduation rate at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is very low - 28%. Roughly 23% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is pretty good - 12:1. Find out more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is high - around $19,600 a year. The additional fees at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $500; which totals $20,100 annually.

Read the details about West Virginia University Institute of Technology additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

65%

Doable

According to recent data, 830 applications were submitted and 536 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$7,100

Medium

West Virginia University Institute of Technology provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C-

Unsafe

West Virginia University Institute of Technology provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 400 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high - about $7,100 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, West Virginia University Institute of Technology appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

West Virginia University Institute of Technology Location and Address

Postal Address:
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
512 South Kanawha Street
Beckley, West Virginia
25801, USA