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Of the six institutions in the county, two provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including West Virginia University and Monongalia County Technical Education Center.
At least 18,246 people applied to Monongalia County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 25,483 students enrolled in the universities, including 19,795 in undergraduate and 5,688 in graduate programs. Only 3.3% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (81.3%) and multiracial (5.9%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, West Virginia University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 24,741 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown Beauty College Inc | -- | -- | 79 |
| West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown | -- | -- | 525 |
| West Virginia University | 18,206 | 16,021 | 24,741 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Morgantown | -- | -- | 30 |
| Monongalia County Technical Education Center | 40 | 32 | 47 |
| West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition | -- | -- | 61 |
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