Bridgemont Community and Technical College

619 2nd Avenue
Montgomery, WV 25136
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Tel: (304) 734-6601
www.bridgevalley.edu
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  • 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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 15%.

Top Rankings

Bridgemont Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in West Virginia for:

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 LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty49 staff49 staff
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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 0.27. The school's diversity has grown by 283% over five years.
Total Enrollment1,162 students1,009 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio24:115:1
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# Full-Time Students435 students567 students
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# Part-Time Students727 students442 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		20650
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
1%
2%
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% Black
6%
6%
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% White
72%
85%
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% Unknown races
19%
2%
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Diversity Score0.440.27
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College Completion Rate
19%
19%
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,010 is more than the state average of $3,610. 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$3,610
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Out-State Tuition Fees$8,950$8,321
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid90%90%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,167$11,504
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,119$4,750
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Bridgemont Community and Technical College is Carver Career Center (14.8 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 1,162 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,010
  • Out-state tuition: $8,950
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 28%
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For West Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,610 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 0.71. 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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