West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport
Location and Contact Information
176 Thompson Dr.Bridgeport, WV 26330
USA
Main Tel: (304) 842-4007
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport is the branch campus of the West Virginia Junior College. WVJC was founded in 1892 as the Capitol City Commercial College. The main campus of WVJC is located in Charleston. The Bridgeport campus offers certificate and associate’s degree programs in medical assistance, business administration and computer information technology, among others. It also recently began conferring degrees in dental assistance, attracting more students. The institute offers both day and evening classes.
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport offers job placement assistance to its graduates. The college also offers financial aid in the form of federal grants, loans and scholarships.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in engineering technician and computer science and engineering.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 11,725 |
| Books and supplies | $ 292 |
Financial Aid
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 97% | $3,520 |
| Institutional Grant | 11% | $2,322 |
| Federal Grant | 97% | $3,127 |
| Pell Grant | 79% | $3,308 |
| Other Federal Grant | 97% | $435 |
| State or Local Grant | 8% | $1,390 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 97% | $6,209 |
| Federal Loan | 97% | $6,209 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delta School of Business and Technology | Lake Charles, LA | 328 |
| 2 | Taylor Business Institute | Chicago, IL | 318 |
| 3 | The Robert B Miller College | Battle Creek, MI | 242 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania Institute of Technology | Media, PA | 1,002 |
| 5 | James A Rhodes State College | Lima, OH | 3,665 |
| 6 | Belmont Technical College | Saint Clairsville, OH | 1,798 |
| 7 | Ivy Tech Community College-Kokomo | Kokomo, IN | 3,895 |
| 8 | Piedmont Technical College | Greenwood, SC | 4,959 |
| 9 | Pinnacle Career Institute | Kansas City, MO | 664 |
| 10 | East Arkansas Community College | Forrest City, AR | 1,448 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 73 | 5 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 1 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 6 |
Students
Student enrollment was 188 in 2009-2010 (250 full-time equivalent).
Students under 25 years old represent 58% of the student body. About 9% 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)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical/Clinical Assistant