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West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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Beckley, WV

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Located in Beckley, WV, West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a public very small school with roughly 981 undergraduates. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 37% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $99,542/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate37%
SAT range880–1120
ACT range19–23
Undergrads981
Yield (admits who enroll)56%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$18,907
4-year grad rate34%
Median earnings, 10yr out$55,939

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans24%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out58%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$57,486/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$76,135/yr
Business/Commerce, General$65,372/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$79,805/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$51,403/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$99,542/yr
Computer Engineering$99,048/yr
Chemical Engineering$96,503/yr
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$94,750/yr
Mechanical Engineering$90,461/yr
Civil Engineering$82,117/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$83,750/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Security Science and Technology$62,455/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$56,132/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$77,144/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$51,263/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$56,969/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity385
Typical room charge$7,116
Typical board charge$4,560

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is West Virginia University Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?

West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Beckley, WV admits approximately 37% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for West Virginia University Institute of Technology?

Admitted students at West Virginia University Institute of Technology typically score between 880–1120 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for West Virginia University Institute of Technology?

Admitted students at West Virginia University Institute of Technology typically score between 19–23 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does West Virginia University Institute of Technology cost?

West Virginia University Institute of Technology's total cost of attendance is reported at $18,907 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does West Virginia University Institute of Technology require students to live on campus?

No -- West Virginia University Institute of Technology doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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