West Virginia University at Parkersburg (WVUP) is an independent community college offering baccalaureate programs and serves seven counties in West-Central West Virginia since its establishment in 1961. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers around 799 online courses popularly known as Online Student Information System to enable students to grab the curriculum and enhance distant learning.
It has a well equipped campus situated in the outskirts of Parkersburg and has successfully secured the fifth rank among the largest public colleges with an enrollment of 2,403 students and has an acceptance rate of 72%. This public college offers courses or degree programs that last for four or more years and does not possess any kind of religious affiliation.
A public university by the name of West Virginia University at Parkersburg is located in Parkersburg, West Virginia. At West Virginia University at Parkersburg, the total enrolment stands at 2,818. The school has a total of 201 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. There are around 64% of the students who are females and 36% are males at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. At WVUP, around 76% of the students are 24 and under. Some of the notable alumni which the school has produced in its several years of existence are Jessica Lynch, Donna Boley, David Nohe, and Anna Border. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. A total of 69 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Higher Learning Commission.