- The mission of the college is to meet the educational and professional needs of the community by delivering quality degree and certificate programs, which are flexible and career oriented.
School Highlights
Valley College-Martinsburg serves 765 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 22%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 765 students
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Valley College-Martinsburg ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 61% over five years.
Valley College-Martinsburg
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1987
Total Faculty
10 staff
30 staff
Number of Programs Offered
12
11
Student Body
The student population of Valley College-Martinsburg has grown by 21% over five years.
The Valley College-Martinsburg diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has grown by 118% over five years.
Total Enrollment
765 students
809 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
77:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
765 students
414 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
765 students
450 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
765 students
414 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
25%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
53%
78%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
7%
3%
% Unknown races
11%
3%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.38
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
60.53%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.6846%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,000
$25,000
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,568
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,580
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- 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. In 1997, the College began offering on-line delivery of the business courses. Valley College is the trade name for the West Virginia Corporation Valley Training Centers, Inc. Valley College provides business, administrative and computer software applications courses to individuals and businesses, which lead to a certificate or an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration. Valley College is a member of the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce. Martinsburg Campus is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award a certificate or diploma.
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Valley College-Martinsburg often compared to?
Valley College-Martinsburgis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Ridge Community and Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is Valley College-Martinsburg's ranking?
Valley College-Martinsburg ranks among the top 20% of community college in West Virginia for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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