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School Highlights
Bridgemont Community and Technical College serves 1,162 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 22%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,162 students
- In-state tuition: $4,010
- Out-state tuition: $8,950
- Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 28%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bridgemont Community and Technical College
(WV) Community College Avg.
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
2014
Total Faculty
49 staff
30 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Student Body
The student population of Bridgemont Community and Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Bridgemont Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.44 is more than the state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,162 students
809 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
435 students
414 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
727 students
395 students
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
435 students
450 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
435 students
414 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
6%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
72%
78%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Unknown races
19%
3%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.38
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
19%
15%
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,010 is more than the state average of $3,640. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,950 is more than the state average of $8,321. The out-state tuition has declined by 27% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,010
$3,640
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,950
$8,321
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
91%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,167
$11,419
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,119
$4,750
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bridgemont Community and Technical College cost?
Bridgemont Community and Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,010 for In-State students and $8,950 for Out-State students.
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