West Virginia University At Parkersburg

What West Virginia University At Parkersburg does

West Virginia University at Parkersburg (WVU Parkersburg, WVUP) is a public community and technical college established in 1961 and affiliated with the West Virginia University system while maintaining independent accreditation. The institution operates from a main campus at 300 Campus Drive in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and a secondary Jackson County Center at 105 Academy Drive in Ripley, with five degree programs offered fully online. It serves the Mid-Ohio Valley region through four documented customer segments: traditional college students (associate, bachelor's, and certificate programs — its primary segment), high school students in dual-enrollment/early college programs, the regional workforce via short-term corporate training and technical degrees, and youth/community education programs.

The institution runs on a conventional higher-education operating stack: OLSIS for student records and registration, Blackboard for learning management, Cisco networking infrastructure across Computer Information Technology labs, Google Gmail for institutional email, and integrations with the National Student Clearinghouse for transcript ordering and Wrike for marketing operations management. Specialized training infrastructure includes an Advanced Manufacturing Training Facility with simulated control room, four robotic arms and CNC milling equipment, a CIT Lab with donated enterprise hardware, and an Entrepreneur Center makerspace offering 3D printing, laser cutting, and Arduino prototyping. The institution does not currently disclose AI/ML capabilities, proprietary models, or AI research.

Revenue mechanics combine three streams: tuition and fees from students, state and federal government funding (including the $1.3M U.S. Department of Commerce EDA grant and $815,824 NSF Advanced Technological Education grant disclosed in the data), and private donations through the WVU at Parkersburg Foundation. Pricing is publicly disclosed on the website with West Virginia resident tuition, a reduced-tuition tier for residents aged 65 and older, and the WV Invests workforce scholarship program; 65% of students receive financial aid and 60% graduate debt-free. Go-to-market is sales-led through traditional enrollment, high school recruiting, articulation agreements, and employer-aligned program development with regional industry partners including Hino Motors, Chemours, FirstEnergy, Amazon Web Services, and Washington State College of Ohio.

Name

West Virginia University At Parkersburg

Legal name

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Website

https://wvup.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public community and technical college in Parkersburg, West Virginia, serving the Mid-Ohio Valley region with 45+ degree, certificate, and workforce training programs across two campuses plus online delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community and Technical College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (611210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training services
• Online higher education
• Technical college credentials

Headquarters

HQ city

Parkersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and mandatory fees for undergraduate and graduate programs
2. Government Funding: State and federal funding including Department of Commerce grants, NSF grants, and other government educational funding
3. Private Donations: Donations through the WVU at Parkersburg Foundation supporting scholarships and institutional improvements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public community and technical college delivering associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, certificate programs, short-term credentials, and community education classes across more than 45 academic and technical pathways. The institution serves traditional college students, adult learners, dual-enrolled high school students, and regional employers through workforce training customized for industry partners such as Hino Motors, Chemours, and Amazon Web Services. Five fully online degree programs extend access beyond the Parkersburg main campus and Jackson County Center in Ripley, West Virginia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs Two-year associate degree programs across more than 45 academic and technical pathways, designed for recent high school graduates and adult learners seeking affordable, career-ready credentials or transfer pathways to four-year institutions.
• Bachelor's Degree Programs Applied bachelor's degree programs offered by the college for students seeking four-year credentials in selected fields, complementing the associate degree portfolio.
• Certificate Programs Short-term certificate programs providing industry-recognized credentials for students and working adults seeking focused technical skills.
• Online Learning Programs Five fully online degree programs delivered through the college's online learning platform, extending access to students beyond the Parkersburg and Jackson County campuses.
• Workforce Training Programs Customized workforce training and credentialing programs delivered in partnership with regional employers including Hino Motors, Chemours, and Amazon Web Services, addressing skilled-trade and technical talent pipelines.
• Early College Dual Enrollment Program Dual-enrollment program allowing high school students to earn transferable college credit while still enrolled in secondary education, reducing time and cost to a college degree.
• Community Education Classes Non-credit community education classes for personal enrichment and lifelong learning, open to the broader Mid-Ohio Valley community.
• Short-Term Credential Programs Short-term, focused credential programs designed for adult learners and career changers seeking rapid workforce entry or upskilling.
• Entrepreneur Center Services Resources, education, and support for aspiring and existing small business owners, including entrepreneurship training and regional economic development support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65% of students receive financial aid
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Washington State College of OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2026Partnership establishing a 2+2 degree pathway in cybersecurity, allowing students to earn an Associate degree at WSCO and transfer to WVUP to complete a Bachelor of Applied Technology. Includes guaranteed credit transfer and coordinated academic advising. Classes begin Fall 2026.
• Amazon Web ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2025Cloud computing education program partnership under NSF Advanced Technological Education grant. AWS providing industry alignment for new associate degree program opening Fall 2026, with technology purchases and curriculum development support.
• Chamber of Commerce of Mid-Ohio ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 September 2018Partner in Entrepreneur Center grand opening. Collaboration for entrepreneurial development and small business support in the Mid-Ohio Valley region.
• FirstEnergycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 July 2018Teen Tech Academy partnership providing grant funding for STEM education programs for regional youth. FirstEnergy supports non-profit organizations within its service areas to promote interest in computer and science education, workforce advancement, and economic development.
• ChemourscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2018Learn and Earn program partnership allowing CIT students to work rotation at Chemours while completing their degree. Equipment donation of 30 desktop computers, 49 laptops, 58 network switches and 18 redundant power supplies for CIT labs. Recognized as 2018 Community Partner of the Year.
• Hino MotorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2018Advanced manufacturing program developed specifically to support expanding Hino Motors operations in the Mid-Ohio Valley region.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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