- 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 628 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 15%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 17%
- 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
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 550% over five years.
Valley College-Martinsburg
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
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
9
10
Student Body
The student population of Valley College-Martinsburg has grown by 43% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The Valley College-Martinsburg diversity score of 0.29 is more than the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
628 students
1,062 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1

# Full-Time Students
628 students
628 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
434 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
652 students
154 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
628 students
628 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
453 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%

% Black
13%
5%

% White
83%
85%

% Two or more races
2%
2%

% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a

% Unknown races
n/a
4%


Diversity Score
0.29
0.27

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
35.94%

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
100%
93%

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: 2021 (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 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: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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