West Virginia Business College-wheeling
School Notes Overview:
West Virginia Business College, Inc. is a private co-educational institution incorporated under the laws of the state of West Virginia....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Ohio County, WV | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 62 students | 1,020 students |
| Total Enrollment | 62 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 100% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 100% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $5,000 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 21% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,000 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 26% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $5,000 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- West Virginia Business College a long established private institution founded in 1881, nationally accredited and locally owned. WVBC is a co-educational institution offering diploma and specialized associate degree programs.
- The Wheeling Campus, at 1052 Main Street, is conveniently located in regard to restaurants, parking facilities and public transportation. WVBC occupies a modern 11,000 square feet, multi-level building to meet the needs of the student body. A branch campus is located in Nutter Fort, WV to serve central WV.
- West Virginia Business College offers a variety of programs ranging in length from nine months to eighteen months. Diploma Programs are offered in Business Management/Accounting Program, Secretarial Sciences/ Executive Secretary, Secretarial Sciences/ Legal Secretary, Secretarial Sciences/ Medical Secretary, Computer Applications/ Accounting and Computer Applications/ Secretarial. Specialized Associate Programs includes Office Administration/Executive Secretary, Office Administration/Medical Assistant, Office Administration/Medical Secretary.
- West Virginia Business College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Diplomas and Specialized Associates Degrees.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Em-Media Center establishes presence (The Steubenville Herald-Star)
posted on January 24, 2010 at 05:13:03 am
STEUBENVILLE - Em-Media Inc. began the new year in a new home, the Em-Media Center, 2728 Sunset Blvd., former home of the Steubenville Woman's Club. The business previously was located on White Oaks Drive.
School Map:
Get: driving directions
Weather: 10-day forecast
or monthly climate averages.
Near By Schools:
- West Virginia Northern Community College - 2,844 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- Belmont Technical College - 1,711 students - 12.7 mi. away - view location
- Ohio University-eastern Campus - 708 students - 13.4 mi. away - view location
- Jefferson Community College - 1,601 students - 21.5 mi. away - view location
Tip: Zoom in/out using the slider below. View aerial photos using the Satellite or Hybrid buttons.
Private College
Public College
Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.
More Options:
- Request Info:
Get info / application from West Virginia Business College-wheeling
- View website:
Visit school website
- Tools: Search schools by zip, Compare schools side-by-side
- Return to: West Virginia community colleges, Home
Featured Partners:
- Most Recent
- Transferring to For-Profit Colleges
- Polysomnography Courses
- Banning Sex Offenders on Campus
- Attending School with Your Parents
- California's Falling Enrollment Rates
- Most Popular
- H.S. Diploma vs. GED
- High Paying Careers Not Requiring Bachelors
- Free Tuition for Unemployed Students
- Earn a GED and College Degree
- Online Courses
- About College
- Why Community College?
- Choosing a College
- Choosing a College Campus
- School Accreditation
- Top 7 Myths
- Outperforming Typical Colleges
- Online Courses
- Continuing Education
- Careers After College
- Scientist & Engineering Careers
- Recession-Proof Careers
- Licensing & Certification
- Recession-Proof Healthcare Careers
- High Paying Careers Not Requiring Bachelors
- Obtaining Bachelor's Degree
- View more articles
- Affording College
- Affording College
- Save $80K on Tuition
- Understanding Grants
- Community College Loans
- Stafford Loans
- Direct Loans
- Savings-Matching Programs for Tuition
- Scholarships
- Financial Aid Eligibility
- Tuition-Back Guarantee
- Cheap Textbooks
- Financial Help for Single Parents
- President Obama's Financial Aid Proposals
- Work Study Programs
- Veterans in Community Colleges
- View more articles
- Attending College
- Using Your iPod for Better Grades
- Your First Semester
- Community College Enrollment Exams
- Community College Honors Programs
- High School Sophomores in College
- Transferring
- Guaranteed Admissions to Universities
- Transferring Credits
- Culprits of the Low Transfer Rate
- Transferring to For-Profit Colleges
- Reverse Transfer Process
- Getting Off of Waiting Lists
- Midnight Classes
- Campus Changes from Increased Enrollment
- Rejected from Community College
- View more articles
- Courses in College
- Community College Math Courses
- Remedial Coursework
- Graduate Early through Course Testing
- Honors Courses
- Economically-Driven Curriculum Changes
- Apprenticeship Program
- Teacher Certification
- Autism Teaching Certificate
- Polysomnography Courses
- Electronic Health Records Programs
- Nursing Programs
- Smart Grid Degrees and Programs
- Sustainable Energy Training Programs
- Wind Energy Career Programs
- Nano-Technology Courses
- View more articles