West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV 26104
About West Virginia University at Parkersburg
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public community college in Parkersburg, West Virginia, enrolling about 1,868 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $1,807 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,612. Student demographics in federal data include White (92.9%) and Two or More Races (2.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg charges 16% below the national public median tuition ($4,612).
- Versus the West Virginia median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
- Average net price runs below the West Virginia median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 9.09%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,171.
Research findings
Finding
Average net price at West Virginia University at Parkersburg is about 61% below published tuition.
Published tuition is $4,612; average net price is $1,807 in the latest Scorecard extract.
Interpretation: Institutional aid and grants compress sticker price into a substantially lower typical undergraduate cost signal.
Limitation: Average net price masks variation by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the campus average.
Finding
Modeled return on investment at West Virginia University at Parkersburg is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 4766% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | $4,612 | $1,807 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| West Virginia (state median) | $9,574 | $9,114 | 36 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 61% below published tuition at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Key findings
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg's average net price ($1,807) is 61% below published tuition ($4,612).
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg charges 16% below the national public median tuition ($4,612).
- Versus the West Virginia median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
- Average net price runs below the West Virginia median net price.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $4,612
Finding West Virginia University at Parkersburg charges 16% below the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $4,612. That is 16% below the national public median ($5,512). Versus the West Virginia median ($9,574), sticker tuition is about 0.5×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.4×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at West Virginia University at Parkersburg versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at West Virginia University at Parkersburg versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at West Virginia University at Parkersburg is $1,807.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $1,807 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $7,308 below the West Virginia median net price.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 61% lower after grants and scholarships.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for West Virginia University at Parkersburg—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Completion, earnings, and net price together describe a campus where sticker price overstates typical undergraduate cost while outcomes remain at the high end of Scorecard distributions.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$4,612
Out-of-state tuition
$9,124
Avg. net price
$1,807
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $723 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $50 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $1,589 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $5,407 |
| $110,001+ | $7,562 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $18,448. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What West Virginia University at Parkersburg is known for
Top program completions
- General Studies119
- Business/Commerce, General94
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other93
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse81
- Elementary Education and Teaching53
See earnings & programs for more.
Is West Virginia University at Parkersburg a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a good school for those looking for strong completion and solid mid-career earnings—especially where average net price sits well below published tuition (about 61% lower in this extract).
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
Campus
Location
Parkersburg, WV
City / state
- ZIP
- 26104
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Size
Enrollment
1,868
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 3,306
- Full-time share
- 65%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$12,570
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 32.78%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at West Virginia University at Parkersburg was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for West Virginia University at Parkersburg in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,712 | $9,648 | $7,323 |
| 2014 | $2,928 | $10,416 | $8,029 |
| 2015 | $3,216 | $11,559 | $8,015 |
| 2016 | $3,384 | $7,920 | $8,440 |
| 2017 | $3,552 | $7,920 | $7,247 |
| 2018 | $3,722 | $8,234 | $7,349 |
| 2019 | $3,890 | $8,642 | $6,342 |
| 2020 | $3,890 | $8,642 | $8,999 |
| 2021 | $3,890 | $8,642 | $5,297 |
| 2022 | $4,132 | $9,124 | $5,176 |
| 2023 | $4,420 | $9,124 | $3,613 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
West Virginia University at Parkersburg reported total enrollment of about 1,868 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (92.9%), Two or More Races (2.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%). About 32.78% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
65.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at West Virginia University at Parkersburg in 2024 is 1,868 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,306 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
9.09% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from West Virginia University at Parkersburg completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 28% male / 72% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 28% male / 72% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 25% male / 75% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates earn a median of $35,171 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $35,171. Median federal loan debt: $12,570. Average net price used in cost models: $1,807.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates report median earnings of $35,171 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (30 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for West Virginia University at Parkersburg—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$11.7M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- West Virginia median near the median ($11.7M)
- Southeast median 0.60× the median ($19.4M)
- U.S. median 0.44× the median ($26.4M)
- West Virginia median 0.70× the median ($9,559)
- Southeast median 0.72× the median ($9,308)
- U.S. median 0.55× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 32.3%
- West Virginia median 26.4 pp below median (58.7%)
- Southeast median 27.1 pp below median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 25.6 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,342
- West Virginia median near the median ($6,342)
- Southeast median 0.93× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 0.83× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,481
- West Virginia median 0.88× the median ($7,346)
- Southeast median near the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.89× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg at a glance
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public institution in Parkersburg, WV, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- General StudiesBusiness/Commerce, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian92.9%Two or More Races2.8%Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Schools near West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Other campuses in Parkersburg, WV when available, plus nearby institutions in West Virginia.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within West Virginia, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Virginia University at Parkersburg located?
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is located in Parkersburg, WV.
What is West Virginia University at Parkersburg's tuition?
West Virginia University at Parkersburg tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $4,612 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $1,807 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does West Virginia University at Parkersburg cost?
Reported tuition is $4,612 and average net price is $1,807 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,544 annually.
Why is West Virginia University at Parkersburg's net price so much lower than tuition?
At West Virginia University at Parkersburg, published tuition is $4,612 while average net price is $1,807—about 61% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains West Virginia University at Parkersburg's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($1,807), completion (9.1% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($35,171). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at West Virginia University at Parkersburg?
West Virginia University at Parkersburg reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,306 students, White (92.9%), Two or More Races (2.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend West Virginia University at Parkersburg?
About 44.9% of students at West Virginia University at Parkersburg are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of West Virginia University at Parkersburg earn?
Median earnings are $31,076 six years after entry and $35,171 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at West Virginia University at Parkersburg?
The 150%-time completion rate is 9.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do West Virginia University at Parkersburg students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,570.
Is West Virginia University at Parkersburg public or private?
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public institution located in Parkersburg, WV.
Is West Virginia University at Parkersburg an HBCU?
No. West Virginia University at Parkersburg is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- West Virginia college profile
- West Virginia college costs
- West Virginia colleges by ROI
- West Virginia trade schools profile
- Parkersburg, West Virginia city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in West Virginia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.