BridgeValley Community & Technical College

2001 Union Carbide Dr
South Charleston, WV 25136
Top Ranked (2025-26): View Rankings

School Highlights

BridgeValley Community & Technical College serves 1,990 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 25%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 1,990 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 13%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

BridgeValley Community & Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

BridgeValley Community & Technical College
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
49 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of BridgeValley Community & Technical College has grown by 17% over five years.
The BridgeValley Community & Technical College diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,990 students
860 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
1,051 students
384 students
# Part-Time Students
939 students
476 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
199 students
220 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,051 students
384 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
939 students
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
4%
8%
% White
87%
75%
% Hawaiian
4%
4%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.42
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
23%
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
30%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,793
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,591
$4,580
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BridgeValley Community & Technical College's ranking?
BridgeValley Community & Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in West Virginia for: Largest student body.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 1,990 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 13%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Kanawha County, WV community colleges have a diversity score of 0.40, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Kanawha County, WV is Carver Career Center. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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