West Virginia Junior College (Charleston)

1000 Virginia St E, Charleston, WV, 25301
Tel: (304)345-2820
Private for-profit | 243 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • West Virginia Junior College (Charleston) serves 243 students (93% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body.
  • West Virginia Junior College (Charleston) is one of 4 community colleges within Kanawha County, WV.

School Overview:
West Virginia Junior College (Charleston)
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Private for-profit Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 12 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 243 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:20 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 226 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 17 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 1% 6%
% Black		 21% 15%
% White		 78% 62%
% Two or more races		 1% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $11,725 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $11,725 $8,679
 

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.

Nearby Schools:

West Virginia Junior College (Charleston)
243 students | 0 mi. away
Carver Career Center
255 students | 5.7 mi. away
Everest Institute-Cross Lanes
526 students | 9.8 mi. away
Bridgemont Community and Technical College
885 students | 20.2 mi. away

View all collleges in: West Virginia, Kanawha, Charleston , Zip 25301

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