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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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 15%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- 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)
Top Rankings
Bridgemont Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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
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 0.48 is more than the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,162 students
1,062 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
435 students
628 students
# Part-Time Students
727 students
434 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
587 students
154 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
435 students
628 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
727 students
453 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
20 students
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
72%
85%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
19%
4%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.27
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
1.97%
Tuition 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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,950
$8,321
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,167
$11,504
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,119
$4,750
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)
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.
What is Bridgemont Community and Technical College's ranking?
Bridgemont Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in West Virginia for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
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