by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in criminology.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminology list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Criminology Schools | 49 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 152 bachelor's degrees in criminology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 134 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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The criminology program at WVU awarded 152 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 39% of these degrees went to men with the other 61% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the WVU criminology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WVU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at West Virginia University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.