West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown

148 Willey St
Morgantown, WV 26505
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www.wvjc.edu
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  • 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%.

Top Rankings

West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in West Virginia for:

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 ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High TraditionalAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty48 staff49 staff
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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 Enrollment567 students1,009 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio12:115:1
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# Full-Time Students567 students567 students
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic		-
2%
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% Black
6%
6%
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% White
92%
85%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score0.150.27
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College Completion Rate
62%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$22,800$25,000
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Tuition Cost 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
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid98%90%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,116$9,753
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,298$4,750
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Source: 2020 (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 (15.1 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 567 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,090
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 8%
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Did You Know?
For West Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,610 per year for in-state students and $8,321 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,594 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

West Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.27, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in West Virginia is Martinsburg College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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