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
School Calendar
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
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
1,051 students
384 students
# Part-Time Students
939 students
476 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
199 students
220 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,051 students
384 students
# 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
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
4%
8%
% White
87%
75%
% Hawaiian
4%
4%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.42
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2262%
0.5357%
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%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,793
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,591
$4,580
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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