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The main campus of WVU Tech is in Montgomery, West Virginia (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. WVU Tech offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to engineering and nursing and emergency medicine.
WVU Tech does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 513 to 581. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 542 or more.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, WVU Tech had 1,551 enrolled students.
The school makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at WVU Tech belong to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (304) 442-3167
Financial Aid Phone: (304) 442-3228
http://www.wvutech.edu
WVU Tech awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 88 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, chemical engineering, engineering physics, engineering science, various engineering courses |
| Business And Management | 40 | business, accounting, operations management, labor relations, MIS |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 36 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | general studies, political science, interdisciplinary studies |
| Science | 11 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Media | 5 | printing equipment operation |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | technical teaching |
| Medical Adminstration | 3 | health care administration |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | community organization |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for WVU Tech in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 210 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 11 | 1 |
In 2005, WVU Tech had a total enrollment of 1,551 students (1,239 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 66% |
| Women | 34% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 79% |
| Maryland | 7% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
WVU Tech offers campus housing for 550 of its 1,239 (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 | 749 | 511 | 68% | 178 | 35% |
| Men | 454 | 329 | 72% | 117 | 36% |
| Women | 295 | 182 | 62% | 61 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 513 | 581 |
| SAT Math | 542 | 611 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 |
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 | 20% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 87% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 442-3167
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,004 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,346 |
| Room and board | $ 4,810 |
| Room charge | $ 2,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,310 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,600 |
Financial Aid:
WVU Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 382500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (304) 442-3228
WVU Tech has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $55,529 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 27 | $56,119 | 4 | $49,256 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $48,417 | 8 | $46,590 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $34,487 | 7 | $35,689 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $33,694 | 3 | $30,981 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $49,355 | 22 | $41,477 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 21 | $4,351 | 17 | $2,543 |
| All faculty total | short term | 21 | $4,351 | 17 | $2,543 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 164 | 49 | 213 |
| Football | 133 | 0 | 133 |
| Basketball | 26 | 21 | 47 |
| Baseball | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 28 | 32 |
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 ADMINSTRATION
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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