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West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Beckley, WV🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Located in Beckley, West Virginia, this public institution serves about 1,500 students with a 36.7% acceptance rate. Engineering, Business, and Criminal Justice are the dominant majors. The school's 33% six-year graduation rate and 62% first-year retention are notably low, while median earnings 10 years after entry reach approximately $56,000.

Acceptance rate
36.7%
Enrollment
1,481
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
33%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
880 – 1120
ACT (composite)
19 – 23
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$6,998
family income
$30–48k
$6,752
family income
$48–75k
$9,137
family income
$75–110k
$11,861
family income
$110k+
$14,797
family income
27% receive Pell grants
24% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields West Virginia University Institute of Technology graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Engineering
20.5%
Business & Marketing
18.6%
Criminal Justice
14.7%
Biology
10.3%
Psychology
9.6%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$55,939
Earnings (6 yr)
$45,181
Completion
33%
Retention
62%
Median debt
$22,500

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at West Virginia University Institute of Technology?

West Virginia University Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 36.7%, making it selective.

What SAT score do you need for West Virginia University Institute of Technology?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 880 and 1120 on the SAT. The ACT range is 19–23.

How much does West Virginia University Institute of Technology actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $6,998 per year, rising to $14,797 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.