School Highlights
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute serves 61 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
4 staff
28 staff
Student Body
The student population of West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute has declined by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
61 students
350 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
61 students
292 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
61 students
366 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
61 students
290 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
53%
50%
% Hawaiian
34%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
14%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.00
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute's ranking?
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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Private for-profit
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Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-1050
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(724) 832-1050
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(855) 773-0758
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(855) 773-0758
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(412) 346-2100
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(412) 784-4980
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 784-4980
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