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West Virginia University Institute of Technology

405 Fayette Pke, Montgomery, WV 25136

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West Virginia University Institute of Technology School Description

WVU Institute of Technology, a regional campus of West Virginia University, is a four-year institution that offers a variety of baccalaureate degree programs in high-demand fields such as Engineering, Nursing, Printing Management, Business Management, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Health Services Administration and many more. WVU Tech also offers a masters degree program in Control Systems Engineering. Nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, WVU Tech is located in Montgomery, WV, and offers academic centers in Beckley, Charleston, Huntington, and Oak Hill.

WVU Tech offers students the first-quality college education and experience that employers demand. The school has a long tradition of excellence in engineering and sciences. In 2007, WVU Tech was named as one of the nation’s top 100 Undergraduate Engineering Programs by US News and World Report.

WVU Tech offers top-quality education opportunities. Our undergraduate engineering program has consistently been ranked as one of the nation’s top 100 by U.S. News & World Report. We also offer highly-rated liberal arts, health sciences and public administration programs. Regardless of your major, a WVU Tech degree will build a strong foundation for your success.

At WVU Tech you will have the types of experiences other institutions reserve for post-graduate candidates. Here you can conduct research for patent-pending technology on the forefront of clean coal energy production. You can also work with the Southern Appalachian Labor School, filling vital roles in building stronger rural communities. These types of experiences have launched numerous WVU Tech graduates like you to successful careers with Fortune 500 companies.

The campus is home to numerous student organizations including 49 student clubs, Greek-life, student government, and our student newspaper. In addition, we also offer intramural sports for men and women. WVU Tech supports an Extreme Adventures Program featuring an indoor climbing gym, rock-climbing, mountain biking, skiing, and world-class whitewater.

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West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a four-year college located in Montgomery, West Virginia. It is the largest regional campus of West Virginia University and is separately accredited from the main campus of WVU in Morgantown. As part of WVU, it is governed by the University of West Virginia Board of Trustees.

Locals generally call the school WVU Tech, West Virginia Tech, or simply Tech.

History

The school was founded at the sub-college level Montgomery Preparatory School of WVU in 1895. In 1917 it was separated from WVU and renamed the West Virginia Trade School. Next, in 1921, it reached the junior college level as the New River State School. It became a four-year college as New River State College in 1931 and was renamed the West Virginia Institute of Technology in 1941. It began to grant degrees in engineering in 1952.

The school added a community college in 1966 and it began to grant the master's degree in engineering in 1978.

In 1996 the college became a regional campus of West Virginia University. On July 1, 2007, WVU Tech became a full division of WVU. While several departments on campus report directly to WVU, oversight of all academic areas has remained on Tech's main campus.

West Virginia University Institute of Technology and the Community & Technical College at WVU Tech are separate institutions, yet they share many of the services (business office, registrar, records, bookstore, etc.).

The Community & Technical College at WVU Tech is in the process of getting a different name, apart from WVU Tech.

Colleges and Academic Programs

WVU Tech offers a variety of baccalaureate degree programs in high-demand fields such as Engineering, Nursing, Printing Management, Business Management, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Health Services Administration and more.

Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering, B.S.
  • Civil Engineering, B.S.
  • Computer Science, B.S.
  • Computer Engineering, B.S.
  • Electrical Engineering, B.S.
  • Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Golden Bears

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,535
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 11,808
Students Receiving Aid:
84%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Selective
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West Virginia University Institute of Technology Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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West Virginia University Institute of Technology Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Men 67%
Women 33%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 86%
African-American 10%
Other 3%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 78%
Out-of-State 22%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
West Virginia 78%
Maryland 4%
Louisiana 4%
Georgia 3%
Virginia 1%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 40%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Football (Mid-South Conference)
Basketball (Mid-South Conference)
Baseball (Mid-South Conference)
Track (Mid-South Conference)

West Virginia University Institute of Technology Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 4,598 $ 11,808  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,140 $ 4,700  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 3,450 $ 7,108  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,117 37%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,187 43%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,248 47%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,462 46%  
Any Aid:
   84%  

West Virginia University Institute of Technology Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 63% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 28%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 380, Math: 390
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 520, Math: 530
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 80%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Recommended
Test Scores: Required

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