West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown

  • Founded in 1922, WVJC is located in Morgantown, WV, just a minute’s walk from the West Virginia University campus. We are a small college in a large university community. 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.

School Highlights

West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown serves 622 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is same as the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 15%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,090
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 7%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
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
48 staff
49 staff
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Student Body

The student population of West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown has grown by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown diversity score of 0.13 is less than the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has declined by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
622 students
1,062 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
622 students
628 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
434 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
648 students
154 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
622 students
628 students
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
453 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
1%
3%
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% Black
5%
5%
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% White
93%
85%
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% Two or more races
n/a
2%
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% Unknown races
n/a
4%
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Diversity Score
0.13
0.27
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
59%
29%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.97%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,800
$25,000
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $13,090 is more than the state average of $11,594. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,090
$11,594
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
93%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$8,848
$9,500
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown 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
$4,230
$4,580
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown 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

  • WVJC's programs are designed to help you finish with a first-rate education, all while keeping the needs of potential employers in mind. The skills you'll learn at WVJC are the skills you'll need to succeed in your career. The college offers programs in Business, Health Care, Technology and Legal field. Along with academic credentials and certifications, our faculty brings industry knowledge to the classroom, helping students understand both theory and real-world reality. WVJC is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and award diplomas and academic associate degrees. The school is also approved for the training of veterans.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown cost?
West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown's private state tuition is approximately $13,090.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,090
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 7%
  • 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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