BridgeValley Community & Technical College

2001 Union Carbide Dr
South Charleston, WV 25136
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Tel: (304) 734-6600
www.bridgevalley.edu
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School Highlights

BridgeValley Community & Technical College serves 1,689 students
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 17%.

School Overview

BridgeValley Community & Technical College(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High TraditionalAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic

Student Body

The student population of BridgeValley Community & Technical College has declined by 12% over five years.
The BridgeValley Community & Technical College diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,689 students950 students
This chart display the total enrollment of BridgeValley Community & Technical College and community college average number of enrollment of WV by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in BridgeValley Community & Technical College and the percentage of Asian community college students in WV by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in BridgeValley Community & Technical College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in WV by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Black
8%
6%
% White
88%
83%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in BridgeValley Community & Technical College. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in WV.
Diversity Score0.220.30
This chart display the diversity score of BridgeValley Community & Technical College and the community college average diversity score of WV by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
College Completion Rate
36%
36%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of BridgeValley Community & Technical College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of WV by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid81%92%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in BridgeValley Community & Technical College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in WV by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$9,500
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in BridgeValley Community & Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in WV by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$4,294$4,750
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in BridgeValley Community & Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in WV by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to BridgeValley Community & Technical College is West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (3.5 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 1,689 students
  • Minority enrollment: 12%
Did You Know?
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 0.30, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. 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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