West Virginia Junior College

1000 Virginia St E, Charleston, WV, 25301 - View a map of this school Map

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The West Virginia Junior College, originally Capitol City Commercial College, was founded in 1892 and is located in downtown Charleston, WV....

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  • West Virginia Junior College
  • Community College Avg.
County Kanawha 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 128 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 22 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 150 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 100% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 97% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,003 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 3% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $2,354 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 3% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $2,000 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 97% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,952 $3,129

School Notes:

  • The overall goal of the West Virginia Junior College is to provide specialized programs in career fields that assist our graduates in developing the tools, attitudes, and communication skills that will enhance employment opportunities.
  • The college offers programs in Internet Technology, Information Technology, Medical Assistant, Legal Office Assistant, Business Management, Computer Technology, Management and Accounting, Medical Administration and Office Administration.
  • For more than 50 years, West Virginia Junior College has been training students for careers in business and management. And for just as long, West Virginia Junior College has been building relationships with area employers to assist students in finding fulfilling careers.
  • WVJC's business oriented programs prepare graduates with the business, computer, and personal skills needed for a variety of entry level positions in business, industry and other organizational settings. Examples may include: Computer Operations, Accounting, and various business and computer related positions. Graduates of WVJC's Information Technology program have more advanced computer skills and qualify for more technology oriented positions.
  • West Virginia Junior College is fully accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools in Washington, D.C. and is licensed to offer diplomas and associate degrees in the State of West Virginia.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

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