Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College
Location and Contact Information
Dempsey Branch RoadMount Gay, WV 25637
USA
Main Tel: (304) 896-7420
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, also referred to as Southern, is a community college located in southwestern West Virginia, United States. The college was established as the Logan Branch of Marshall College and the Williamson Branch of Marshall College in 1960. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in several areas of study.
Southern boasts of an active student life. The campus is home to a wide variety of clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. The student body is diverse and includes an impressive number of foreign students. There are special clubs to assist foreign students with admission into the college.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering and engineering technician.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High female/male ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,102 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,916 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid
Southern participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 77% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 77% | $4,320 |
| Institutional Grant | 18% | $1,274 |
| Federal Grant | 59% | $4,165 |
| Pell Grant | 59% | $3,644 |
| Other Federal Grant | 17% | $1,826 |
| State or Local Grant | 36% | $1,763 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 4% | $2,790 |
| Federal Loan | 4% | $2,790 |
| Other Loan |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivy Tech Community College-Whitewater | Richmond, IN | 2,601 |
| 2 | West Virginia Northern Community College | Wheeling, WV | 2,921 |
| 3 | Southwestern Community College | Creston, IA | 1,468 |
| 4 | Montana State University-Great Falls College of Technology | Great Falls, MT | 2,224 |
| 5 | Marshall Community and Technical College | Huntington, WV | 2,534 |
| 6 | McDowell Technical Community College | Marion, NC | 1,285 |
| 7 | Ivy Tech Community College-Kokomo | Kokomo, IN | 3,895 |
| 8 | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Parkersburg, WV | 3,753 |
| 9 | Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Hudson, NC | 3,950 |
| 10 | Belmont Technical College | Saint Clairsville, OH | 1,798 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 270 | 24 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 53 | 7 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 29 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 51 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,548 in 2009-2010 (1,659 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 71% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING
- Engineering/Industrial Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Health Aide
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
- Science Technologies/Technicians
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies