WVU Tech Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 36.68%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1010. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,424
- Out-of-State Tuition: $21,072
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at WVU Tech:
- Total Enrollment: 1,278, including 330 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 52.5% men, 47.5% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 33%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 32%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 62%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 25 academic programs available.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's.
WVU Tech Overview
West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) is a four-year, public school located in Beckley, WV. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The WVU Tech's tuition & fees is $8,424 for West Virginia residents and $21,072 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 60% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,303.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,278 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
WVU Tech's acceptance rate is 36.68% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 52.35%. The median SAT score is 1010 and the ACT score is 21.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of West Virginia University Institute of Technology is $8,424 for in-state students and $21,072 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,800 for West Virginia residents and $22,025 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,424 | $21,072 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,800 | $22,025 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
West Virginia University Institute of Technology offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at WVU Tech
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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