by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,624 undergraduates in 2020, West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a small, public university located in Parkersburg, West Virginia. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by West Virginia University at Parkersburg can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our West Virginia University at Parkersburg Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit West Virginia University at Parkersburg Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", West Virginia University at Parkersburg does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit West Virginia University at Parkersburg Veteran Services . For more information, check out our West Virginia University at Parkersburg for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, West Virginia University at Parkersburg does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,624 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,213 (46.2%). Part-time attendance was 1,411 (53.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,213 | 1,411 | 2,624 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, West Virginia University at Parkersburg is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank West Virginia University at Parkersburg #2773 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at West Virginia University at Parkersburg by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to West Virginia University at Parkersburg Athletics