West Virginia Business College, Inc. is a private co-educational institution incorporated under the laws of the state of West Virginia.
School Highlights
West Virginia Business College-Wheeling served 125 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 15%.
School Overview
West Virginia Business College-Wheeling
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
7 staff
49 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
125 students
1,062 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
125 students
628 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
434 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
69 students
154 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
125 students
628 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
453 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
90%
85%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.27
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
78%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.97%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,400
$25,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$9,700
$11,594
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,258
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,991
$5,021
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
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: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
West Virginia Business College a long established private
institution founded in 1881, nationally accredited and locally
owned. WVBC is a co-educational institution offering diploma and
specialized associate degree programs. The Wheeling Campus, at 1052
Main Street, is conveniently located in regard to restaurants,
parking facilities and public transportation. WVBC occupies a
modern 11,000 square feet, multi-level building to meet the needs
of the student body. A branch campus is located in Nutter Fort, WV
to serve central WV. West Virginia Business College offers a
variety of programs ranging in length from nine months to eighteen
months. Diploma Programs are offered in Business
Management/Accounting Program, Secretarial Sciences/ Executive
Secretary, Secretarial Sciences/ Legal Secretary, Secretarial
Sciences/ Medical Secretary, Computer Applications/ Accounting and
Computer Applications/ Secretarial. Specialized Associate Programs
includes Office Administration/Executive Secretary, Office
Administration/Medical Assistant, Office Administration/Medical
Secretary. West Virginia Business College is accredited by the
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award
Diplomas and Specialized Associates Degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does West Virginia Business College-Wheeling cost?
West Virginia Business College-Wheeling's private state tuition is approximately $9,700.
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Did You Know?
For West Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,640 per year for in-state students and $8,321 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,594 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
