West Virginia University (WVUP) at Parkersburg is a four-year community college under independent governance. It was founded in 1961 as the Parkersburg Branch of West Virginia University. Today, over 4,300 students attend classes at WVU Parkersburg. The school offers certificates, associate degrees, and a few selected bachelor
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| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $5,222 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 19 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | N/A / N/A |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 2,403 |
Academic Divisions at WVU Parkerburg include: Business, Economics, and Mathematics; Education and Humanities; Health Sciences; Science and Technology; and Social Sciences and Language. The student-faculty ratio is 19:1, making for a large number of small, discussion-based courses.
Most degrees awarded by WVUP are associate
In keeping with their mission to offer high-quality education to any adult who wishes to pursue it, WVU Parkersburg offers open admissions. Applicants need to either have a high school diploma or a GED to begin college level studies; the college also offers basic adult education and GED preparation for students not yet ready to begin college level work. Some programs, particularly in nursing and other medical disciplines, have further requirements, so check with the department in which you wish to study before registering for classes.
In addition to the wide range of state and federal financial aid options available to college and university students in West Virginia, WVU Parkersburg offers several of their own need- and merit-based scholarships.
There are a wealth of student clubs and organizations at WVU Parkersburg to meet a variety of personal and professional interests. Some of the more popular professional organizations include American Welding Society, Criminal Justice Organization, Student Nursing Association, and Society for Accounting. Socially active groups include Environmental Action Group, Multicultural Awareness Club, Student Ambassadors, and a 4-H group. The student newspaper is the Chronicle.
There is no student housing on campus, but the student affairs office has many resources to connect students with affordable area housing as needed.
The athletics department at WVU Parkersburg are known as the Riverhawks. WVUP does not compete in intercollegiate varsity athletics. The university fields club sports, including volleyball, basketball, softball, table tennis, and soccer.
The WVU Parkersburg Fitness Center offers students free access to aerobic classes, Wii Fit, recumbent bikes, rowers, elliptical trainers, stair machines, treadmills, free weights, and more.
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