West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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West Virginia University Institute of Technology can be found in Beckley, WV, a public college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. There are around 2,000 students enrolled per year at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.

Most of the students getting into this school earned an SAT score within the range of 930 - 1130, or got accepted with an ACT score within the range of 18 - 24. By applying sampled GPA data from over 150 schools, we are able to estimate that the West Virginia University Institute of Technology average GPA ranges from 2.89 to 3.25 for accepted students. An estimated 50% of all students which applied were admitted at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, and from those that were granted acceptance roughly 50% continued on to enroll. You can get more information from the admissions office website at admissions.wvutech.edu.

Overall West Virginia University Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

51.1%

The overall acceptance rate for West Virginia University Institute of Technology was reported as 51.1% in Fall 2020 with over 1,250 college applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 18 - 24
  • Average GPA: 2.89 - 3.25

How Hard Is It to Get into West Virginia University Institute of Technology?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

When determining how difficult it is for students to get into West Virginia University Institute of Technology, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for West Virginia University Institute of Technology has been staying about the same from year to year.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 52.7%
  • 2017-2018: 52.9%
  • 2018-2019: 60.6%
  • 2019-2020: 51.1%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 50.6%

How Does West Virginia University Institute of Technology Compare?

51.1%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for West Virginia University Institute of Technology is eleven percent lower than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Concord University81.9%
Bluefield State College94.5%
Bluefield College99.4%
University of Charleston50.0%
West Virginia State University95.4%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • School Records are Required
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants1,24549.9%50.1%
Admitted63650.0%50.0%
Enrolled32156.1%43.9%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to West Virginia University Institute of Technology (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading470 - 570
Math460 - 560
Total Score930 - 1130
ACT®Score Range
English16 - 23
Math17 - 24
Composite Score18 - 24
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School Details

Address

512 South Kanawha Street
Beckley, WV 25801

Phone

(304) 442-1000

Website

School Code

#003827

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