West Virginia University--Parkersburg

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300 Campus Drive

Parkersburg, WV 26101-9577

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Phone: (304) 424-8000
2011-2012 Tuition
$4,677
in-state
$8,236
out-of-state
Admissions
rolling admission

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Summary

West Virginia University--Parkersburg is a public institution that was founded in 1961. It has a rural setting and the campus size is 120 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its in-state tuition and fees are $4,677 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $8,236 (2011-12).

School mission (as provided by the school):

West Virginia University at Parkersburg provides community-focused, accessible education dedicated to academic excellence and designed to prepare students to achieve their potential. A regional campus of West Virginia University, WVU at Parkersburg is an open admission institution that delivers academic and career programs ranging from certificates to select baccalaureate degrees. The institution also serves as a host site for graduate education. WVU at Parkersburg with its Jackson County Center offers educational, social and cultural opportunities; encourages life-long learning; supports economic and workforce development; promotes progressive partnerships, and advances regionally and globally responsive education in a student-centered learning environment.

General Information

School type public, coed college
Year founded 1961
Religious affiliation N/A
Academic calendar semester
Setting rural
2010 Endowment N/A

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When applying to West Virginia University--Parkersburg, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling.

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Application deadline rolling
SAT/ACT scores must be received by N/A

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Academic Life

The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 62.5 percent.

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4-year graduation rate N/A
Five most popular majors for 2010 graduates
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Student Life

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Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority N/A
Collegiate athletic association N/A

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Campus Info & Services

West Virginia University--Parkersburg offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, and health service. West Virginia University--Parkersburg also offers campus safety and security services like lighted pathways/sidewalks. Of the students at West Virginia University--Parkersburg, 99 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at West Virginia University--Parkersburg.

Students who have cars on campus 99% - High
Health insurance offered No
Students required to own/lease a computer No

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In-state tuition and fees $4,677 (2011-12)
Out-of-state tuition and fees $8,236 (2011-12)
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