West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport

  • West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport is an accredited, degree granting institution. It's mission is to provide area students with the tools needed to achieve career success. Our goal is to provide you with the skills you need to begin your career in a short period of time. Through career-focused classes and hands-on training, you can earn an associate degree in months not years. Our programs are designed to make you employable. As a WVJC student, you will have access to modern classrooms and laboratory equipment, individualized attention in a small class, externship experience in a real-world business and job placement assistance. Graduates of WVJC are eligible, at no additional tuition, to receive brush-up training necessary to upgrade skills as needed.

School Highlights

West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport serves 146 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 22%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Private-state tuition: $12,625
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 15%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five years.
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1892
Total Faculty
14 staff
30 staff
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

Student Body

The student population of West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport has grown by 18% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has grown by 246% over five years.
Total Enrollment
146 students
809 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
146 students
414 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
5 students
395 students

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
146 students
450 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
146 students
414 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
5%
9%
% White
85%
78%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hawaiian
5%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.38

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
54%
52%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$32,951
$36,070

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $12,625 is more than the state average of $12,270. The private state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,625
$12,270
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
91%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$7,836
$9,568

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,340
$4,580

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • West Virginia Junior College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges & Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport cost?
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport's private state tuition is approximately $12,625.
What schools are West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport often compared to?
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeportis often viewed alongside schools like Pierpont Community and Technical College by visitors of our site.

Recent Articles

Does a College’s Employer Partnership Include Hiring?
Does a College’s Employer Partnership Include Hiring?
A major employer’s logo does not promise a job. Learn how to check hiring commitments, eligibility and access before choosing a community college program.
New vs. Established Career Programs: Which Is Safer?
New vs. Established Career Programs: Which Is Safer?
Compare new and established community college career programs by checking readiness, recent outcomes, staffing and support before you commit to enrollment.
Can Your Career Credential Cross State Lines?
Can Your Career Credential Cross State Lines?
Before choosing a community college career program, check whether its credential meets licensing requirements in another state and what moving could cost.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Private-state tuition: $12,625
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 15%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Related School Videos

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 $12,270 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

West Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.38, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in West Virginia is International Beauty School 4. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

Quick Links