West Virginia Junior College-Charleston
- 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 179 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 15%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Private-state tuition: $12,625
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 17%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% 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
19 staff
49 staff
Student Body
The student population of West Virginia Junior College-Charleston has grown by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The West Virginia Junior College-Charleston diversity score of 0.29 is more than the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
179 students
1,009 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
179 students
567 students
# Part-Time Students
6 students
442 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
650 students
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
13%
6%
% White
83%
85%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.27
College Completion Rate
72%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$20,900
$25,000
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
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,980
$9,753
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,229
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
460
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
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