Established in 1961, West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Parkersburg (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), West Virginia. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a small coeducational US higher education institution. West Virginia University at Parkersburg offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 61 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. West Virginia University at Parkersburg also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.