West Virginia Junior College-Charleston
Tel:
(304)345-2820
- The West Virginia Junior College, originally Capitol City Commercial College, was founded in 1892 and is located in downtown Charleston, WV.
School Highlights
- West Virginia Junior College-Charleston serves 129 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 13%.
- West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is one of 4 community colleges within Kanawha County, WV.
- The nearest community college to West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is Carver Career Center (5.7 miles away).
Top Placements
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston places among the top 20% of community colleges in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| West Virginia Junior College-Charleston | (WV) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 9 staff | 49 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 129 students | 1,060 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 129 students | 435 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 625 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | - | 2% |
| % Black | 15% | 7% |
| % White | 83% | 87% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.24 |
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| College Completion Rate | 52% | 43% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $20,900 | $25,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The overall goal of the West Virginia Junior College is to provide specialized programs in career fields that assist our graduates in developing the tools, attitudes, and communication skills that will enhance employment opportunities. The college offers programs in Information Technology, Medical Assiting, Business Administration, Medical Office Administration and Dental Assisting. For more than 100 years, West Virginia Junior College has been building relationships with area employers to assist students in finding fulfilling careers. West Virginia Junior College is fully accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. and is licensed to offer diplomas and associate degrees in the State of West Virginia.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is Carver Career Center (5.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Carver Career CenterPublic259 students | 5.70 Mi4799 Midland Dr
Charleston, WV 25306
(304)348-1965 5.70259 - 1,573 students | 7.50 Mi2001 Union Carbide Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304)205-6600 7.501,573 - Everest Institute-Cross LanesPrivate, for profit63 students | 9.80 Mi5514 Big Tyler Rd
Charleston, WV 25313
(304)776-6290 9.8063 - 1,162 students | 20.30 Mi619 2nd Avenue
Montgomery, WV 25136
(304)734-6601 20.301,162 - 1,859 students | 40.10 MiDempsey Branch Road
Mount Gay, WV 25637
(304)896-7098 40.101,859
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