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(304)734-6601
- WVU Tech was founded as Montgomery Preparatory School in 1895. Throughout our more than 100 year history, we have graduated many alumni who have gone on to have vital and productive careers in engineering, technology, business and health care. And, our engineering graduates are typically among the highest paid in their fields. WVU Tech is known for its more than 40 excellent baccalaureate programs of study – in engineering, sciences, mathematics, health care, business, humanities and social sciences. Our programs are housed in the College of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences, and the Department of Nursing. We pride ourselves on an outstanding and dedicated faculty who are committed to the welfare and education of each of our students. WVU Tech makes it possible for working adults to earn a baccalaureate degree through our Regents’ Bachelor of Arts program. Students in this program take traditional college courses and may earn college-equivalent credit for work and life experiences that can be equated to college courses. We also offer a large selection of on-line courses and programs that make distance learning an integral part of what we do! WVU Tech provides opportunities for an active and positive student life with over 30 clubs and organizations, a student newspaper, Greek life, intercollegiate athletics and intramurals for men and women, music, theater, on-campus entertainment, tutoring, career planning and counseling services. Outdoor enthusiasts will find numerous nearby recreational activities including; downhill skiing, hiking, mountain biking and white water rafting.
School Highlights
- Bridgemont Community and Technical College serves 1,162 students (37% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 13%.
- Bridgemont Community and Technical College is the only community colleges within Fayette County, WV.
- The nearest community college is Carver Career Center (14.70 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 35% over five years.
| Bridgemont Community and Technical College | (WV) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 49 staff | 29 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,162 students | 1,015 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 435 students | 435 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 727 students | 580 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 20 | 20 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1%
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| % Asian | 1%
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| % Hispanic | 1%
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2%
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| % Black | 6%
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7%
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| % White | 72%
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87%
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| % Unknown races | 19%
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3%
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.44 | 0.24 |
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| College Completion Rate | 19%
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29%
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- College Location Mi. Students
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Carver Career CenterPublic259 students | 14.70 Mi4799 Midland Dr
Charleston, WV 25306
(304)348-1965 14.70259 -
West Virginia Junior College-CharlestonPivate, for profit162 students | 20.30 Mi1000 Virginia St E
Charleston, WV 25301
(304)345-2820 20.30162 -
2,551 students | 27.50 Mi280 University Drive
Beaver, WV 25813
(304)929-5450 27.502,551 -
1,573 students | 27.60 Mi2001 Union Carbide Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304)205-6600 27.601,573 -
Valley College-BeckleyPivate, for profit331 students | 29.30 Mi120 New River Town Center
Beckley, WV 25801
(304)252-9547 29.30331
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