School Highlights
BridgeValley Community & Technical College serves 1,927 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 22%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,927 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 11%
- 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
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
2014
Total Faculty
102 staff
30 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of BridgeValley Community & Technical College has grown by 15% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The BridgeValley Community & Technical College diversity score of 0.20 is less than the state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,927 students
809 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,149 students
414 students
# Part-Time Students
778 students
395 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,927 students
450 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,149 students
414 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
778 students
395 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
6%
9%
% White
89%
78%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.38
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
23%
52%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,793
$9,568
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,591
$4,580
Source: 2025 (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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