Valley College-Martinsburg

287 Aikens Ctr Edwin Miller Blvd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • The mission of the college is to meet the educational and professional needs of the community by delivering quality degree and certificate programs, which are flexible and career oriented.

School Highlights

Valley College-Martinsburg serves 956 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 25%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 956 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 37:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Valley College-Martinsburg ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Valley College-Martinsburg
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
26 staff
49 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Valley College-Martinsburg and community college average number of faculty in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Number of Programs Offered
12
11

Student Body

The student population of Valley College-Martinsburg has grown by 74% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 has increased from 24:1 over five years.
The Valley College-Martinsburg diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has grown by 63% over five years.
Total Enrollment
956 students
433 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Valley College-Martinsburg and community college average number of enrollment of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
18:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Valley College-Martinsburg and community college average student staff ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
956 students
384 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Valley College-Martinsburg and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
n/a
476 students
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Valley College-Martinsburg.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of West Virginia.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
956 students
220 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
956 students
384 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Valley College-Martinsburg and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
580 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Valley College-Martinsburg and the percentage of Asian community college students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Hispanic
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Valley College-Martinsburg and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
24%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Valley College-Martinsburg and the percentage of Black community college students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
48%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Valley College-Martinsburg and the percentage of White community college students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Valley College-Martinsburg and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Valley College-Martinsburg and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Valley College-Martinsburg and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% Unknown races
18%
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Valley College-Martinsburg.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
Diversity Score
0.71
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Valley College-Martinsburg 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)
71%
56%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Valley College-Martinsburg and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.6846%
0.3003%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,000
$25,000
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Valley College-Martinsburg and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of West Virginia by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
90%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Valley College-Martinsburg 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
$9,500
$9,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Valley College-Martinsburg 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
$4,750
$4,580
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Valley College-Martinsburg 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
100%
100%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Valley College-Martinsburg and the community college average percent admitted of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
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)

School Notes

  • Valley College of Technology is a West Virginia Corporation first established in 1979 by Control Data Corporation. The Martinsburg and Beckley campuses were founded in 1983, and the Princeton campus in 1986. In 1997, the College began offering on-line delivery of the business courses. Valley College is the trade name for the West Virginia Corporation Valley Training Centers, Inc. Valley College provides business, administrative and computer software applications courses to individuals and businesses, which lead to a certificate or an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration. Valley College is a member of the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce. Martinsburg Campus is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award a certificate or diploma.

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Valley College-Martinsburg often compared to?
Valley College-Martinsburgis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Ridge Community and Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Valley College-Martinsburg?
The acceptance rate of Valley College-Martinsburg is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What is Valley College-Martinsburg's ranking?
Valley College-Martinsburg ranks among the top 20% of community college in West Virginia for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 956 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 37:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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