- Acceptance rate: 37% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 460–570 reading and writing, 420–550 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–23 composite
- Average net price: $11,015 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what West Virginia University Institute of Technology reported: an acceptance rate of 37% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–23.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. West Virginia University Institute of Technology reviews each application.
West Virginia University Institute of Technology GPA requirements
West Virginia University Institute of Technology requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and West Virginia University Institute of Technology hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
West Virginia University Institute of Technology acceptance rate
West Virginia University Institute of Technology admitted 533 of 1,453 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 37%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a public 4-year university in Beckley, West Virginia, with 1,278 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered West Virginia University Institute of Technology in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 460 | 520 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 490 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 | 23 |
| ACT English | 17 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 19 | 22 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1033 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What West Virginia University Institute of Technology looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
West Virginia University Institute of Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,015 a year at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at West Virginia University Institute of Technology with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. West Virginia University Institute of Technology admitted 37% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is West Virginia University Institute of Technology test optional?
Yes. West Virginia University Institute of Technology considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 78% sent SAT scores and 32% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does West Virginia University Institute of Technology look for?
West Virginia University Institute of Technology requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into West Virginia University Institute of Technology?
A lot: West Virginia University Institute of Technology requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is West Virginia University Institute of Technology hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. West Virginia University Institute of Technology admitted 37% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does West Virginia University Institute of Technology accept?
West Virginia University Institute of Technology's acceptance rate was 37% for fall 2024: it admitted 533 of 1,453 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT and ACT scores do West Virginia University Institute of Technology students have?
The middle 50% of West Virginia University Institute of Technology's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 460–570 in reading and writing and 420–550 in math; ACT composite 19–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does West Virginia University Institute of Technology accept AP credit?
Yes. West Virginia University Institute of Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at West Virginia University Institute of Technology if a parent went there?
No. West Virginia University Institute of Technology doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at West Virginia University Institute of Technology after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,015 a year at West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check West Virginia University Institute of Technology's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: West Virginia University Institute of TechnologyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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