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West Virginia State Community and Technical College, also known as WVSCTC, is a community college located in Institute, West Virginia, on the campus of West Virginia State University. It was established in 1953. The campus consists of more than 40 buildings that spread across an area of over 90 acres of land. The college offers over 20 degrees in more than 30 fields of study. WVSCTC also offers approximately 10 certificate degree programs and several other collegiate skill set certificates. It is organized into the following divisions:
- Division of Allied Health and Human Services
- Division of Business Studies
- Division of Science and Technology
The WVSCTC has an active Greek life. The campus is home to honor societies such as Phi Theta Kappa Society, founded in 1918, and Sigma Phi Omega Delta Xi Chapter, founded in 1980.
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Campus Location103 Cole Complex
Institute, WV 25112-1000
USA
Main Tel: (304) 766-3118
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized suburb. |
West Virginia State Community And Technical College HighlightsWhere West Virginia State Community And Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering technician, medicine, and business and management.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 251 | 26 | | 1-2 year certificate | 24 | 11 |
WVSCTC StudentsThe student enrollment at WVSCTC was 1,634 in 2007 (1,234 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,766 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,934 | | Room | $ 2,550 | | Board | $ 3,100 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,009 | | Other | $ 3,141 |
Financial Aid: WVSCTC participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 11 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 1 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 29 |
Housing and MealsWVSCTC provides on-campus housing for 617 of its 1,234 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (45 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded) - Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (37 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
LAW (6 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS (75 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MEDIA (6 awarded) - Advertising
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (29 awarded) - Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
MEDICINE (12 awarded) - Gerontology
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (34 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SCIENCE (7 awarded) - Meteorology
- Science, Technology and Society
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (3 awarded) - Chemical Technology/Technician
- Physical Science Technologies/Technicians
- Science Technologies/Technicians
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (11 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
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