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West virginia university institute of technology
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School Notes Overview:
Located just 30 minutes outside the State Capitol of Charleston, WVU Tech is nestled between the Appalachian Mountains and the beautiful Kanawha River. This environment provides students with a hometown feel with university advantages. The Tech campus is rich in history and heritage with over 100 years of dedication to higher education with academic excellence through nationally recognized programs of study. Tech stands out as an institution of higher learning with numerous accolades.
School Overview:
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| County | Fayette County, WV |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years |
| Institution Control | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,017 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 518 students |
| Full-Time Graduate | 12 students |
| Part-Time Graduate | 4 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,551 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 550 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 88 % |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 61 % |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $4,852 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 40% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $3,404 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 56% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $2,383 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 48% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,107 |
- Our baccalaureate engineering programs are among the nation's best, our liberal arts programs are highly rated in the southeast United States, our printing management program is the best in the country, our nursing program is a tremendous asset to all of West Virginia and our faculty is consistently evaluated as dedicated, caring and skilled.
- Baccalaureate degrees are offered in engineering, the sciences, computer science, business areas, social sciences, nursing, and humanities, and engineering technologies. Associate degrees are offered in engineering and industrial technologies, health, business, and general studies, The College also offers a Regents degree program for nontraditional students as well as extension and continuing education. One graduate degree, the master's of engineering, is offered.
- Tech not only offers great academics, but we also have an extended campus life for our students. With over 50 clubs and organizations, a strong intramural sports program, cultural, intellectual and entertainment programs and other extra-curricular activities. We are located within easy access to many outdoor activities like skiing, whitewater rafting, camping, fishing, hiking, biking and rock climbing.
- According to U.S.News & World Report's 2005 Best Colleges edition, Tech's engineering program was ranked in the top 100 nationwide. In addition, the 2004 U.S.News & World Report Best Colleges edition, Tech was ranked 4th among public comprehensive colleges in the South.
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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