West Virginia Northern Community College's mission is to provide postsecondary educational opportunity for all citizens in the Northern Panhandle's six counties, to develop a competent district workforce which can compete in a global economy, and to respond to cultural and civic interests and needs of the communities it serves.
School Highlights
West Virginia Northern Community College serves 1,253 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 15%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
Enrollment: 1,253 students
In-state tuition: $3,154
Out-state tuition: $9,250
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 6%
Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 151 teachers has grown by 91% over five years.
The student population of West Virginia Northern Community College has declined by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The West Virginia Northern Community College diversity score of 0.12 is less than the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has declined by 34% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,253 students
1,062 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
571 students
628 students
# Part-Time Students
682 students
434 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
100 students
154 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
571 students
628 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
682 students
453 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
94%
85%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.27
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
24%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.97%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,100
$25,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,154 is less than the state average of $3,640. The in-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,250 is more than the state average of $8,321. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,154
$3,640
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,250
$8,321
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,636
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,365
$4,580
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
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: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
West Virginia Northern Community College is a public, multi-campus
comprehensive community college which serves the six counties of
Ohio, Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Wetzel and Tyler. On May 9, 1972,
the West Virginia Board of Regents created a dual-campus community
college out of what were formerly the Hancock County Branch and the
Wheeling Campus of West Liberty State College. The Board specified
that the newly created institution was to be a comprehensive
community college responsible for educational programs of two years
or less duration for high school graduates and adults. Responding
to local community requests, the College began offering courses in
New Martinsville in 1973 and established a campus there in 1975. As
a comprehensive community college, Northern offers a wide variety
of programs and courses in the arts and sciences, career-technical
education, developmental studies and community service. Under an
open-door enrollment policy, the College admits all adults desiring
postsecondary education. High school students recommended by their
schools for early entrance are also admitted. Graduates receive
Associate in Arts degrees, Associate in Science degrees, Associate
in Applied Science degrees and Certificates. West Virginia Northern
Community College has two primary locations in Wheeling. The
B&O Building, located at 1704 Market Street at the southern end
of the business district, received its name from its original use
as the main terminal of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in the Ohio
Valley. It contains the administrative offices of the College,
counseling and student services, the College Bookstore, Business
Office, Learning Resources Center, Children's Activity Center,
classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices and student and
faculty/staff lounges. The Hazel-Atlas Building, at Fifteenth and
Jacob streets, was the original location of the College. The
building continues to be used for classroom and laboratory
instruction and houses the College Computer Center, Culinary Arts
dining room, faculty offices, student and faculty/staff lounges.
West Virginia Northern Community College is accredited by the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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