West Virginia University Institute of Technology
West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) is located in Beckley, West Virginia. WVU Tech was established way back in 1895 and has gone through a large number of name changes and other alterations over the years. It serves over 1000 students and is capable of awarding various bachelor’s degrees. One of the most popular programs at the school is the robust engineering program. WVU Tech also has a very good athletics department for students to enjoy. There are many different team sports available for students to consider at this school.
The WVU Tech nursing program has proven to be a very popular program throughout the years. The school has the distinction of being the only public institution in the southern portion of West Virginia that offers a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The curriculum of the program is thorough and nurses from WVU Tech go on to have lucrative careers in the field. The BSN program at WVU Tech has been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students1,623 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate63% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 1 |
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Nursing schools located within 82 miles radius of West Virginia University Institute of Technology
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Summers County Career Center
18 miles away |
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Wyoming County Vocational Technical Center
23 miles away |
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Bluefield State College
35 miles away |
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Greenbrier County School of Practical Nursing
39 miles away |
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Logan Mingo School of Practical Nursing
44 miles away |
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Mingo County Vocational Center
55 miles away |
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Radford University
56 miles away |
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Buchanan County Public Schools
60 miles away |
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Marshall University
81 miles away |
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Glenville State College
82 miles away |
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Admission
53%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 950 to 1180 |
| ACT | 21 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $290/credit | |
| In State Students | $290/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $731/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $13,050 | $13,050 | $32,895 |
| ADN | 70 | $20,300 | $20,300 | $51,170 |
| BSN | 125 | $36,250 | $36,250 | $91,375 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 96% of West Virginia University Institute of Technology's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 46% | $4,581 |
| Other Federal Grant | 17% | $894 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 57% | $3,800 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 65% | $4,820 |
| Federal Student Loans | 53% | $4,900 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $9,502 |
$8,447
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,828 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,742 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,430 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,287 |
| Over $110,000$13,436 |
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Student Population
1,623
Undergrads
0
Graduates
717
Women
906
Men
68%
Full-time
32%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
77% |
|
Non-resident alien |
6% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
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Hispanic |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and West Virginia state board of nursing.
