West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown
- Founded in 1922, WVJC is located in Morgantown, WV, just a minute’s walk from the West Virginia University campus. We are a small college in a large university community. 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.
School Highlights
- West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown serves 373 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 13%.
- West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown is the only community colleges within Monongalia County, WV.
- The nearest community college to West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown is Pierpont Community and Technical College (15.2 miles away).
Top Placements (West Virginia)
Listed among the top community colleges in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 650% over five years.
| West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown | (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 | 15 staff | 49 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 373 students | 1,060 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 373 students | 435 students |
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| % Asian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | - | 2% |
| % Black | 12% | 7% |
| % White | 87% | 87% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.24 |
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| College Completion Rate | 61% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $22,800 | $23,900 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- WVJC's programs are designed to help you finish with a first-rate education, all while keeping the needs of potential employers in mind. The skills you'll learn at WVJC are the skills you'll need to succeed in your career. The college offers programs in Business, Health Care, Technology and Legal field. Along with academic credentials and certifications, our faculty brings industry knowledge to the classroom, helping students understand both theory and real-world reality. WVJC is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and award diplomas and academic associate degrees. The school is also approved for the training of veterans.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown is Pierpont Community and Technical College (15.2 miles away).
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