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West Virginia University at Parkersburg, also known as WVUP, is located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. It was established in 1961 as the Parkersburg Branch of West Virginia University. In 1971, it was renamed to Parkersburg Community College. It gained university status in 1989 and adopted its present name. It is a regional campus of West Virginia University or WVU. The university enrolls more than 3,500 part-time and full-time students per year. The university grants several associate degrees and certificate programs in diverse areas of study.
WVUP recognizes a number of student organizations and clubs including the Criminal Justice Club, Musicians Guild, Student Nursing Association, Film Society, Psychology Club, and Give Back on Fridays. The Student Government Association works for the overall development of students.
The main campus of WVU Parkersburg is in Parkersburg, WV (a small city). The school is a public school. WVU Parkersburg offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to production trades.
WVU Parkersburg admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, WVU Parkersburg had 3,743 enrolled students.
The school offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
More complete details are provided below.
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
General Phone: (304) 424-8000
http://www.wvup.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 261 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business and Management | 86 | business management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 58 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Education and Teaching | 48 | elementary school teaching, teacher aide |
| Production Trades | 26 | machine shop assistant, welding, precision metal working |
| Office and Administration | 24 | executive secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 21 | information science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Support and Technology | 15 | surgical tech |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | engineering technician |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 10 | science tech |
| Engineering | 10 | engineering management |
| Media | 4 | journalism |
| Mechanics and Repair | 1 | mechanics and repairers |
Number of programs and degrees for WVU Parkersburg in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 352 | 18 |
| Bachelor's degree | 200 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 47 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, WVU Parkersburg had a total enrollment of 3,743 students (2,814 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 99% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Parkersburg, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,912 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,766 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
WVU Parkersburg participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 382800)
WVU Parkersburg has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $56,900 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $53,230 | 12 | $53,508 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $52,962 | 8 | $49,621 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $44,116 | 7 | $42,283 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $37,262 | 15 | $36,538 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $47,260 | 42 | $44,836 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering/Industrial Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Mechanics and Repairers, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Precision Metal Working, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets WVU Parkersburg Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (for open-admission colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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