School Highlights
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute serves 65 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
58 staff
Student Body
The student population of West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
65 students
361 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
65 students
310 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
134 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
300 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
65 students
300 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
134 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
14%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
11%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
1%
52%
% Hawaiian
83%
3%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.6111%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3822%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$13,620
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,234
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute's ranking?
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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(855) 773-0758
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