Valley College-Beckley
Tel:
(304) 252-9547
- Valley College of Technology is a West Virginia Corporation first established in 1979 by Control Data Corporation. The Martinsburg and Beckley campuses were founded in 1983, and the Princeton campus in 1986. Our objectives are to provide quality training, utilize the latest technology, provide career-oriented programs, meet the educational needs of the community, meet the professional needs of the community, to help you succeed.
School Highlights
Valley College-Beckley serves 108 students (100% 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 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 15%.
Top Rankings
Valley College-Beckley ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 500% over five years.
Valley College-Beckley | (WV) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
Institution Level | Less than 2 years (below associate) | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Private for-profit | Public |
Total Faculty | 12 staff | 49 staff |
Number of Programs Offered | 1 | 11 |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Valley College-Beckley is New River Community and Technical College (3.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,169 students | 3.20 Mi280 University Drive
Beaver, WV 25813
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Montgomery, WV 25136
(304) 734-6601 28.101,162 - Bluefield State CollegePublic1,241 students | 36.40 Mi219 Rock Street
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-4000 36.401,241 - Carver Career CenterPublic177 students | 40.20 Mi4799 Midland Dr
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1965 40.20177 - West Virginia Junior College-CharlestonPrivate for-profit179 students | 45.60 Mi1000 Virginia St E
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 345-2820 45.60179
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