West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport

176 Thompson Dr.
Bridgeport, WV 26330

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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 123 students (100% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 15%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 123 students
Private-state tuition: $12,625
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 4%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 50% over five years.

West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport

(WV) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)

Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Private for-profit

Public

Total Faculty

15 staff

49 staff

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Student Body

The student population of West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport has declined by 34% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five years.

The West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport diversity score of 0.08 is less than the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

123 students

1,162 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

13:1

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# Full-Time Students

123 students

628 students

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# Part-Time Students

5 students

434 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

113 students

154 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

123 students

628 students

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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

5 students

453 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

100 students

% Asian

n/a

% Hispanic

% Black

% White

96%

85%

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% Two or more races

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.08

0.27

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

0.23%

0.56%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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1.97%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$20,900

$25,000

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $12,625 is more than the state average of $11,594. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees

$12,625

$11,594

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

100%

93%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$7,836

$9,500

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$4,340

$4,580

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Acceptance Rate

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90%

SAT Reading

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450

SAT Math

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460

ACT Composite

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ACT English

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ACT Math

n/a

Source: 2021 (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.

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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 is West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport's ranking?

West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport ranks among the top 20% of community college in West Virginia for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 123 students
Private-state tuition: $12,625
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 4%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For West Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,610 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.

West Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.27, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in West Virginia is Martinsburg College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.