Valley College-Martinsburg
- 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 547 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 15%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- 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
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 225% over five years.
Valley College-Martinsburg
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
26 staff
49 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
11
Student Body
The student population of Valley College-Martinsburg has grown by 601% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Valley College-Martinsburg diversity score of 0.44 is more than the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
547 students
1,009 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
547 students
567 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
442 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
65 students
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
547 students
567 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
641 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
650 students
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
17%
6%
% White
73%
85%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.27
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
36%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.32%
1.97%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,000
$25,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,580
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
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 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 is the acceptance rate of Valley College-Martinsburg?
The acceptance rate of Valley College-Martinsburg is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
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, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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