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West Virginia University Institute of Technology
About 37 in 100 applicants get into West Virginia University Institute of Technology — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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West Virginia University Institute of Technology sits in Beckley proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 10.5% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, where graduates median $99,542 four years out. Faculty pay averages $97,680 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 981 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 61.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 900 and 1120 — near the WV middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on West Virginia University Institute of Technology's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 900–1120 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, West Virginia University Institute of Technology's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 470 | 520 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 505 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, West Virginia University Institute of Technology received 1,005 applications and admitted 613 (61%), with 308 enrolling.
How West Virginia University Institute of Technology compares
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | West Virginia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 36.7% | 93.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,424 | $10,376 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,939 | $44,409 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median West Virginia University Institute of Technology student earns $55,939 — 26% above the West Virginia median of $44,409 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, West Virginia University Institute of Technology prices by residency: $8,424 in-state versus $21,072 out-of-state — a $12,648 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
With 981 undergraduates, West Virginia University Institute of Technology is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of West Virginia University Institute of Technology students — 33% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at West Virginia University Institute of Technology
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $99,542 |
| Computer Engineering | $99,048 |
| Chemical Engineering | $96,503 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $94,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $90,461 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,750 |
| Civil Engineering | $82,117 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $79,805 |
| Mathematics | $77,144 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,135 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $65,372 |
| Security Science and Technology | $62,455 |
| Biology, General | $57,486 |
| Political Science and Government | $56,969 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $56,132 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,403 |
| Psychology, General | $51,263 |
Median earnings for these 17 West Virginia University Institute of Technology programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,939 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 12 additional West Virginia University Institute of Technology programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for West Virginia University Institute of Technology?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 900–1120 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 36.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is West Virginia University Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
61% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 613 admitted from 1,005 applicants.
How much does West Virginia University Institute of Technology cost?
In-state tuition is $8,424; out-of-state students pay $21,072. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do West Virginia University Institute of Technology graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,939 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in West Virginia
- Bethany College — 58.8% admitted
- West Liberty University — 97.3% admitted
- West Virginia Wesleyan College — 93.3% admitted
- West Virginia State University — 96% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.