C+

Above Average

Score: 54/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

50/100 · earnings-weighted

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

4-Year Public

📍 Parkersburg, West Virginia 26104

🌐 www.wvup.edu/

West Virginia University at Parkersburg — tuition $5,148 in-state, $9,324 out-of-state

Outcomes

51/100

Affordability

B+

80/100

Resources

C+

63/100

Experience

C+

56/100

Prestige

23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,584

Total Enrollment

31%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

15.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$3,536

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near West Virginia University at Parkersburg ▼

35% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$177,653

Avg Monthly Rent

$783

1-Year Change

+6.6%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,171

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$31,076

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$12,570

Median debt at graduation

9.1%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

32.8%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 58th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WV wage index 0.71). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$73,315	$77,910	-12%	#810 of 966	#344	—
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$44,419	$45,951	-33%	#1144 of 1176	#1027	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$32,909	$43,935	-17%	#397 of 476	#267	$17,055
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$35,543	$39,681	-16%	#643 of 680	#492	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $177,653
Avg rent near campus: $783/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 26101 (5.5% cap, Parkersburg)

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🏆 Where West Virginia University at Parkersburg Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#18

Child Development

of 62 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$5,148	$9,324

Financial Aid

94%

Receive Any Aid

58%

Receive Pell Grants

23%

Take Out Loans

$3,536

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$1,859
$30,001 - $48,000	$3,225
$48,001 - $75,000	$4,538
$75,001 - $110,000	$7,713
$110,001+	$9,367

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 119 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 94 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 93 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 81 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 53 grads/yr Child Development 52 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 22 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 20 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 19 grads/yr Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician 18 grads/yr Information Technology 13 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 13 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 12 grads/yr Mechanics and Repairers, General 12 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 10 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 8 grads/yr Recording Arts Technology/Technician 8 grads/yr Computer Science 7 grads/yr Engineering/Industrial Management 7 grads/yr Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 6 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from West Virginia University at Parkersburg's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Construction managers

$107k/yr 550,300 jobs

Facilities managers

$105k/yr 151,400 jobs

Student Demographics

2,584

Total Students

63%

Women

48%

Traditional Age (18-24)

35%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 92%

Hispanic 2%

Black 1%

Asian 1%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 35%

With Family 65%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~912 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 62%

Hybrid (Some Online) 24%

Fully Online 14%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 48%

25-64 (Adult) 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at West Virginia University at Parkersburg?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend West Virginia University at Parkersburg?

Tuition at West Virginia University at Parkersburg is $5,148 for in-state students and $9,324 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $3,536.

What is the graduation rate at West Virginia University at Parkersburg?

The graduation rate at West Virginia University at Parkersburg is 31%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is West Virginia University at Parkersburg a good school?

West Virginia University at Parkersburg has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend West Virginia University at Parkersburg?

West Virginia University at Parkersburg has a total enrollment of 2,584 students.

Is there rental demand near West Virginia University at Parkersburg?

Yes! Approximately 35% of students at West Virginia University at Parkersburg live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 912 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Parkersburg area.

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