West Virginia University Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate
Beckley, West Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,005
- Admitted
- 613
- Yield
- 50.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, West Virginia University Institute of Technology's acceptance rate has fallen from 61.9% in 2014–15 to 61% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 730 to 1,005 (+38%) over that period.
Its 61% rate makes West Virginia University Institute of Technology more selective than about 74% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 16 tracked West Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 81%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (62.9% for women vs 59.6% for men, a 3.3-point gap). West Virginia University Institute of Technology has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 50.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 730 | 452 | 61.9% | 264 |
| 2015–16 | 929 | 571 | 61.5% | 268 |
| 2016–17 | 1,613 | 850 | 52.7% | 307 |
| 2017–18 | 1,597 | 845 | 52.9% | 351 |
| 2018–19 | 1,517 | 920 | 60.6% | 367 |
| 2019–20 | 1,245 | 636 | 51.1% | 321 |
| 2020–21 | 1,085 | 598 | 55.1% | 282 |
| 2021–22 | 902 | 599 | 66.4% | 303 |
| 2022–23 | 830 | 536 | 64.6% | 298 |
| 2023–24 | 1,005 | 613 | 61% | 308 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 426 | 268 | 62.9% |
| Men | 579 | 345 | 59.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–570 | 77% |
| SAT Math | 430–550 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 33% |
How West Virginia University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is West Virginia University Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
West Virginia University Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is 61% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (613 admitted of 1,005 applicants).
Is West Virginia University Institute of Technology test optional?
West Virginia University Institute of Technology is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to West Virginia University Institute of Technology?
West Virginia University Institute of Technology received 1,005 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 613.
What SAT score do you need for West Virginia University Institute of Technology?
Admitted students at West Virginia University Institute of Technology typically scored 470–570 on SAT Reading/Writing and 430–550 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is West Virginia University Institute of Technology getting harder to get into?
West Virginia University Institute of Technology has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.9% in 2014–15 to 61% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.wvutech.edu/.