Huntington Junior College
- Founded in 1936 as a private institution of higher education, Huntington Junior College is a comprehensive, open-admission junior college located in the easily-accessible urban area and serving residents of the Tri-State area of West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio.
School Highlights
Huntington Junior College serves 277 students (87% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 15%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 277 students
- In-state tuition: $7,800
- Out-state tuition: $7,800
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 20%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 26% over five years.
Huntington Junior College
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
31 staff
49 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Huntington Junior College has declined by 57% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 32:1 over five years.
The Huntington Junior College diversity score of 0.35 is more than the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
277 students
1,009 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
241 students
567 students
# Part-Time Students
36 students
442 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
650 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
10%
6%
% White
80%
85%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.27
College Completion Rate
19%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,600
$25,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,800 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 $7,800 is less than the state average of $8,321. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,800
$3,610
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,800
$8,321
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,675
$9,753
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,482
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Huntington Junior College is committed to providing an equal opportunity educational experience to ensure student learning, validate student outcomes, and promote academic excellence through a qualified and dedicated faculty, staff, and administration. The College provides quality education in seven two-year associate degree programs and three diploma programs. While adapting to the changing needs of society, the College has remained true to its mission throughout its long history. Huntington Junior College was founded in 1936 by Chester A. Riley, Jr., and is located in downtown Huntington. The College has remained in downtown Huntington and, is locally owned and operated. Huntington Junior College offers seven different associate degree programs that will help you prepare for your new career. Most of these programs can be completed in as little as 18-months. Degree programs offered at Huntington Junior College includes Accounting, Dental Assisting, Business Management, Medical Assisting, Computer Information Systems and Professional Office Administration. Diploma Programs includes Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting and Professional Office Administration. The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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