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 188 students (89% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 13%.
Top Placements
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport places among the top 20% of community colleges in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport | (WV) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 10 staff | 49 staff |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- West Virginia Junior College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges & Schools.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport is Pierpont Community and Technical College (14.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,838 students | 14.90 Mi1201 Locust Ave
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(304) 333-3684 14.902,838 - West Virginia Junior College-MorgantownPrivate, for profit373 students | 29.40 Mi148 Willey St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 296-8282 29.40373 - Laurel Business InstitutePrivate, for profit233 students | 51.70 Mi11 East Penn St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-4900 51.70233 - 675 students | 53.10 Mi687 Mosser Road
Mc Henry, MD 21541
(301) 387-3000 53.10675 - Pennsylvania Institute of Health and TechnologyPrivate, for profit104 students | 55.70 MiMount Braddock Road
Mount Braddock, PA 15465
(724) 437-4600 55.70104
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