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 126 students (95% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 17%.
Top Rankings
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
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's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private for-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 9 staff | 49 staff |
Source: 2019 (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 BridgeValley Community & Technical College (3.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,689 students | 3.50 Mi2001 Union Carbide Dr
South Charleston, WV 25136
(304) 734-6600 3.501,689 - 1,573 students | 3.50 Mi2001 Union Carbide Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 205-6600 3.501,573 - Carver Career CenterPublic170 students | 5.60 Mi4799 Midland Dr
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1965 5.60170 - 1,162 students | 20.30 Mi619 2nd Avenue
Montgomery, WV 25136
(304) 734-6601 20.301,162 - 1,458 students | 39.90 MiDempsey Branch Road
Mount Gay, WV 25637
(304) 896-7098 39.901,458
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