West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport

176 Thompson Dr.
Bridgeport, WV 26330
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport is an accredited, degree granting institution. It's mission is to provide area students with the tools needed to achieve career success. Our goal is to provide you with the skills you need to begin your career in a short period of time. Through career-focused classes and hands-on training, you can earn an associate degree in months not years. Our programs are designed to make you employable. As a WVJC student, you will have access to modern classrooms and laboratory equipment, individualized attention in a small class, externship experience in a real-world business and job placement assistance. Graduates of WVJC are eligible, at no additional tuition, to receive brush-up training necessary to upgrade skills as needed.

School Highlights

West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport serves 123 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 15%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Private-state tuition: $12,625
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 4%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
15 staff
49 staff
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Student Body

The student population of West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport diversity score of 0.08 is less than the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has grown by 36% over five years.
Total Enrollment
123 students
1,062 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
123 students
628 students
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# Part-Time Students
5 students
434 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport.
This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of WV.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
113 students
154 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
123 students
628 students
This chart display the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5 students
453 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
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% Black
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport and the percentage of Black community college students in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
96%
85%
This chart display the percentage of White students in West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport and the percentage of White community college students in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in WV.
Diversity Score
0.08
0.27
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
29%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.97%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$20,900
$25,000
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of WV by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $12,625 is more than the state average of $11,594. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,625
$11,594
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
93%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,836
$9,500
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,340
$4,580
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
460
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • West Virginia Junior College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges & Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport cost?
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport's private state tuition is approximately $12,625.
What schools are West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport often compared to?
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeportis often viewed alongside schools like Pierpont Community and Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport's ranking?
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport ranks among the top 20% of community college in West Virginia for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Private-state tuition: $12,625
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 4%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For West Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,640 per year for in-state students and $8,321 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,594 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

West Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.27, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in West Virginia is Martinsburg College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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