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West Virginia University Institute of Technology, also known as WVU Tech, is a four-year college located in Montgomery, West Virginia, United States. It was established in 1895 as a sub-college level Montgomery Preparatory School of WVU. After a few name and status changes, it was finally renamed as West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 1941. The main campus is spread across an area of 200 acres. WVU Tech offers bachelor’s degrees in diverse areas of study. WVU Tech is organized into the following academic colleges:
WVU Tech’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. They compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Mid-South Conference. The athletic teams are nicknamed as the Golden Bears.
The main campus of WVU Tech is in Montgomery, WV (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. WVU Tech offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. WVU Tech students most commonly major in a field related to engineering, nursing and emergency medicine, and medical administration.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 380 to 500. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 380 or more.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. WVU Tech offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,453 enrolled students.
WVU Tech makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at the school belong to the Mid-South Conference for major sports. WVU Tech takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
West Virginia University Institute Of Technology
405 Fayette Pke
Montgomery, WV 25136
General Phone: (304) 442-3071
http://www.wvutech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 79 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, systems engineering, engineering physics, engineering science, various engineering courses |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 39 | registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 33 | business, accounting, operations management, labor relations, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 20 | general studies, political science, interdisciplinary studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | computer and info science |
| Media | 7 | printing equipment operation |
| Medical Administration | 6 | health care administration |
| Education and Teaching | 4 | technical teaching |
| Science | 4 | biology, chemistry |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | community organization |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for WVU Tech in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 206 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, WVU Tech had a total enrollment of 1,453 students (1,251 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 70% |
| Women | 30% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Graduate | 0% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 75% |
| Georgia | 8% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
WVU Tech offers campus housing for 600 of its 1,251 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Montgomery, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,143 | 524 | 46% | 237 | 45% |
| Men | 775 | 340 | 44% | 166 | 49% |
| Women | 367 | 184 | 50% | 71 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 500 |
| SAT Writing | 380 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 22% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,964 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,748 |
| Room and board | $ 5,944 |
| Room charge | $ 3,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,744 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
WVU Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 382721)
WVU Tech has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $61,880 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $58,342 | 3 | $55,711 |
*: 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 | 20 | $70,536 | 7 | $61,735 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $55,925 | 5 | $52,496 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $50,451 | 11 | $47,501 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $44,467 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $43,951 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $59,152 | 32 | $50,477 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-South Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-South Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-South Conference |
| Track | Mid-South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 200 | 129 | 329 |
| Football | 110 | 0 | 110 |
| Basketball | 24 | 24 | 48 |
| All Other Sports | 66 | 105 | 171 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering Science
Engineering, Other
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets WVU Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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