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Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing

Parkersburg, WV·Public·https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/wctc/page/practical-nursing

Campus Identity

Very Safe

Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing is a small public college in Parkersburg, WV. Approximately 31 students are enrolled. Admissions are accessible with a 75% acceptance rate. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 100/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing is a small public college in Parkersburg, WV. Approximately 31 students are enrolled. Admissions are accessible with a 75% acceptance rate. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 100/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

75%
Acceptance Rate
4 applications
Test Optional
Test Policy
No test scores required
N/A
In-State Tuition
N/A
Out-of-State Tuition
N/A
Room & Board
31
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
100%
Yield Rate
Admitted students who enrolled
N/A
Athletics
Selectivity75% · Open
Highly SelectiveOpen

This school does not require standardized test scores for admission. SAT and ACT submissions are optional.

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

Under 1,000

Urban setting

Ski Access

76 miles

Oglebay Resort

Weather

Warm Climate

48°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

Oglebay Resort

West Virginia

76 mi away
Snowshoe

West Virginia

101 mi away
257 skiable acres12 lifts
111 mi away
40 skiable acres9 lifts

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Parkersburg, WV

32°Jan35°Feb43°Mar55°Apr64°May72°Jun76°Jul75°Aug69°Sep56°Oct45°Nov37°Dec

Station: PARKERSBURG · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

100/100
Very Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety100100100
100/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
100/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
100/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

In-StateOut-of-State

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Fields of Study

1 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate
20 grads/yr$40,681

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate20 grads$40,681

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing located?

Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing is located in Parkersburg, WV. The main campus address is 1515 Blizzard Drive, Parkersburg, WV. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

What is the acceptance rate at Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing?

Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing has an acceptance rate of 75%, making it accessible. Out of 4 applicants, 3 were admitted in the most recent year. 31 students enrolled.

Is Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing the right fit for me?

Whether Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions selectivity (75% admit rate), cost and financial aid, campus culture in Parkersburg, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Parkersburg, WV
Size
Under 1,000
Degrees Offered
Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 48°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
100/100
Nearest Airport
Parkersburg (Williamstown), WV (PKB) · 9 mialso ZZV (52 mi), CRW (60 mi)

Location

Parkersburg, WV

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.