BridgeValley Community & Technical College

2001 Union Carbide Dr
South Charleston, WV 25136
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

BridgeValley Community & Technical College serves 1,990 students (53% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 25%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,990 students
  • Minority enrollment: 13%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

BridgeValley Community & Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

BridgeValley Community & Technical College
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
49 staff

Student Body

The student population of BridgeValley Community & Technical College has grown by 17% over five years.
The BridgeValley Community & Technical College diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,990 students
433 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
1,051 students
384 students
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# Part-Time Students
939 students
476 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of BridgeValley Community & Technical College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of West Virginia.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
199 students
220 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,051 students
384 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
939 students
580 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
1%
4%
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% Black
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in BridgeValley Community & Technical College and the percentage of Black community college students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
87%
75%
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% Hawaiian
4%
4%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
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% Unknown races
2%
5%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
Diversity Score
0.24
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of BridgeValley Community & Technical College and the community college average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2262%
0.5357%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of BridgeValley Community & Technical College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3003%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
90%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in BridgeValley Community & Technical College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,793
$9,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in BridgeValley Community & Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,591
$4,580
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in BridgeValley Community & Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
97%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BridgeValley Community & Technical College's ranking?
BridgeValley Community & Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in West Virginia for: Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,990 students
  • Minority enrollment: 13%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Kanawha County, WV community colleges have a diversity score of 0.40, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Kanawha County, WV is Carver Career Center. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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