West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Admissions

Interested in attending West Virginia University Institute of Technology?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into West Virginia University Institute of Technology, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

61
%
Acceptance rate
1066
SAT Midpoint
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into West Virginia University Institute of Technology?

61%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, WVU Tech accepted 61% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 1,517 people applied and 920 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
459 / 745 (62%)
Men
461 / 772 (60%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at West Virginia University Institute of Technology:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

32%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 32% ended up enrolling at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into West Virginia University Institute of Technology by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things WVU Tech considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into West Virginia University Institute of Technology?

1066
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

21% of freshmen who attended WVU Tech were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 51% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

WVU Tech is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

77%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

33%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
440
Math Mean
532
75th Percentile
560
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
460
Verbal Mean
534
75th Percentile
570
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
900
Composite Mean
1066
75th Percentile
1130

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
August 15
Application notification

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