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 567 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 15%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,090
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 8%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 2300% over five years.
West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown
(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
48 staff
49 staff
Student Body
The student population of West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown has grown by 52% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five years.
The West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
567 students
1,009 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
567 students
567 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
442 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
650 students
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
92%
85%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.27
College Completion Rate
62%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,800
$25,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $13,090 is more than the state average of $11,594. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,090
$11,594
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,116
$9,753
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,298
$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 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.
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