West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,103
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 66.41%
Male/Female: 50% / 50% (2017)
First generation college students: 30.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.2% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 53.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 35.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 24.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 17.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 75.4%
Black: 4.0%
Hispanic: 2.6%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 6.1%
Non-resident alien: 7.8%
Unknown race: 3.1%
Black: 4.0%
Hispanic: 2.6%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 6.1%
Non-resident alien: 7.8%
Unknown race: 3.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $18,708
In-State tuition: $7,728Out-of-State tuition: $19,296
Estimated books and supplies: $950 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,438 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,760 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,580 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,760 (2022)
Average Family Income: $82,201 (2017)
Median Family Income: $60,096 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 27.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 30.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $239 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $7,071 |
| $30k-48k | $9,125 |
| $48k-75k | $11,446 |
| $75k-110k | $15,110 |
| $110k+ | $15,514 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 18%6-year graduation rate: 28%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,864 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,146 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,336 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 67.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 71.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 78.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 44.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 48.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $41,408 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $54,180 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 8 | $67,779 ($5,648) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Systems Analysis. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | $25,242 | $257 | $33,963 ($2,830) | $46,273 ($3,856) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemical Engineering. | 9 | $22,843 | $237 | $69,752 ($5,813) | $81,841 ($6,820) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 12 | $24,291 | $236 | $63,220 ($5,268) | $71,556 ($5,963) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 2 | $24,500 | $244 | $73,025 ($6,085) | $81,690 ($6,808) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 7 | $22,500 | $236 | $75,368 ($6,281) | $86,498 ($7,208) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 21 | $26,242 | $276 | $66,566 ($5,547) | $83,975 ($6,998) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Technology, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 30 | $25,000 | $214 | $35,394 ($2,950) | $44,412 ($3,701) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 17 | $23,090 | $217 | $26,684 ($2,224) | $40,544 ($3,379) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | $53,550 ($4,463) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | $24,356 | $254 | $60,966 ($5,081) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 9 | $23,328 | $239 | $26,566 ($2,214) | $41,351 ($3,446) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Community Organization and Advocacy. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | $23,250 | $227 | $33,018 ($2,752) | $51,171 ($4,264) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 3 | $30,000 | $276 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 6 | $26,432 | $268 | $41,954 ($3,496) | $56,378 ($4,698) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 6 | $23,903 | $236 | $47,031 ($3,919) | $69,240 ($5,770) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $68,103Full time faculty: 71%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $12,898,830 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $16,760,913 (2022)