West Virginia Institute of Technology

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The West Virginia Institute of Technology is a public university located in Montgomery, West Virginia. It is the oldest college in the state and the only technological university in the state. The University offers 37 bachelor’s degrees, 18 master’s degrees, and two doctoral degrees. The University is highly regarded for its engineering, architecture, business, computer science, and technology programs. Additionally, WVIT hosts state-of-the-art facilities, such as a library, a planetarium, a polymer science lab, a robotics lab, and a simulation center. It is also home to some of the nation’s leading research departments, such as the Sustainable Energy Research Center and the Institute for Security Studies. WVIT offers students an excellent educational experience, with an emphasis on applied learning, research, and innovation.

  • Address: 512 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV 00002-5801
  • Phone: (304) 442-1000
  • Website: www.wvutech.edu/
  • Type: Public, 4-year
  • Student Population: 1,645
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 13 to 1
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Application Fee: $-
  • Selectivity: Somewhat Selective

Cost

  In-State Out-of-State
Tuition and Fees $7,560 $18,912
Books and Supplies $950 $950
Room & Board $8,580 $8,580
Other $2,750 $2,750
Total Cost $19,840 $31,192

Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate: 55%
  • SAT Range: 900 – 1130
  • ACT Range: 18 – 23

Majors

  1. Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  2. General Studies
  3. Mechanical Engineering
  4. Business/Commerce, General
  5. Computer and Information Sciences, General

EnrollmentAttendance Status

  • Full-time: 66%
  • Part-time: 34%

Student Gender

  • Male: 48%
  • Female: 52%

Student Race/Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
  • Asian: 1%
  • Black or African American: 4%
  • Hispanic / Latino: 3%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • White: 79%
  • Two or More Races: 5%
  • Unknown: 3%
  • Non-resident Alien: 4%

Student Age

  • 24 and Under: 92%
  • 25 and Over: 8%
  • Age Unknown: 0%

Student Residence

  • In-State: 84%
  • Out-of-State: 16%
  • Unknown: 0%

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