Bridgemont Community and Technical College

  • 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 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 25%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,162 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,010
  • Out-state tuition: $8,950
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 28%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bridgemont Community and Technical College
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate of Arts Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
49 staff
49 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Bridgemont Community and Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Bridgemont Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.44 is more than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,162 students
860 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
435 students
384 students
# Part-Time Students
727 students
476 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
587 students
220 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
435 students
384 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
476 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
6%
8%
% White
72%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
4%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
19%
5%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.42
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
19%
19%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
30%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,010 is more than the state average of $3,640. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,950 is more than the state average of $8,321. The out-state tuition has declined by 27% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,010
$3,640
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,950
$8,321
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,167
$11,504
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,119
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
97%
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bridgemont Community and Technical College cost?
Bridgemont Community and Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,010 for In-State students and $8,950 for Out-State students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,162 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,010
  • Out-state tuition: $8,950
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 28%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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.

The average community college acceptance rate in West Virginia is 72%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

West Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.42, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in West Virginia is Valley College-Beckley. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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