BridgeValley Community & Technical College Tuition &
BridgeValley Community & Technical College is a public community college in South Charleston, West Virginia, enrolling about 1,854 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,565 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,800. Student demographics in federal data include White (89.6%) and Black or African American (5.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,800
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,565 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,854 60.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 34.21%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 55.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 38.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 48.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,257
- Room & Board: $9,547 annual estimate
BridgeValley Community & Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about BridgeValley Community & Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is BridgeValley Community & Technical College?
BridgeValley Community & Technical College is located in South Charleston, WV (ZIP 25136).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is BridgeValley Community & Technical College public or private?
BridgeValley Community & Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does BridgeValley Community & Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $5,800 in-state, $12,428 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,565.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,321 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,539 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,211 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $6,446 |
| $110,001+ | $7,509 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $23,200.
How big is BridgeValley Community & Technical College?
Total enrollment: 1,854 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,257 students.
About 60% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at BridgeValley Community & Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 34.21%.
First-year retention: 46.7%.
What do graduates of BridgeValley Community & Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $34,209 six years after entry; $36,432 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,829.
46.57% of students receive Pell grants.
What is BridgeValley Community & Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (100 completions)
- General Studies (30 completions)
- 05.1091 (22 completions)
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (21 completions)
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other (19 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (19 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (16 completions)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist (14 completions)
- Chemical Process Technology (13 completions)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is BridgeValley Community & Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 34.21%; median earnings $36,432 at 10 years; net price $4,565. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,800
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at BridgeValley Community & Technical College was $5,800.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,565
2024 Value
In 2024 BridgeValley Community & Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,565.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,260 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,565 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$23,200 4-Year In-State Tuition
$49,712 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,547 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,762 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,109 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$68,436 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for BridgeValley Community & Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
46.57% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
22.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at BridgeValley Community & Technical College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for BridgeValley Community & Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2014–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $4,188 | $9,374 | — |
| 2015 | $4,300 | $9,620 | $4,927 |
| 2016 | $4,570 | $10,262 | $8,117 |
| 2017 | $4,776 | $10,752 | $7,284 |
| 2018 | $4,820 | $10,856 | $8,181 |
| 2019 | $4,864 | $10,960 | $7,949 |
| 2020 | $5,142 | $11,140 | $7,851 |
| 2021 | $5,284 | $11,415 | $7,352 |
| 2022 | $5,132 | $11,598 | $8,174 |
| 2023 | $5,282 | $11,748 | $4,992 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
BridgeValley Community & Technical College reported total enrollment of about 1,854 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (89.6%), Black or African American (5.5%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (2.3%). About 46.57% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
60.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at BridgeValley Community & Technical College in 2024 is 1,854 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,257 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
46.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 89.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
34.21% 100% Completion Time
34.21% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.21% of students graduating from BridgeValley Community & Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 18% male / 82% female
- General Studies: 30% male / 70% female
- 05.1091: 5% male / 95% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for BridgeValley Community & Technical College.
Return on Investment
$9,829 Median Student Debt
$36,432 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.98% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1895.18% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for BridgeValley Community & Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 31 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 100 completions
2. General Studies: 30 completions
3. 05.1091: 22 completions
4. Construction Engineering Technology/Technician: 21 completions
5. Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other: 19 completions
6. Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 19 completions
7. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 16 completions
8. Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist: 14 completions
9. Chemical Process Technology: 13 completions
Most popular programs at BridgeValley Community & Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for BridgeValley Community & Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for BridgeValley Community & Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 48.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,655
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,757
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
BridgeValley Community & Technical College is a public institution located in South Charleston, WV, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, 05.1091. Enrollment is approximately 1,854 students. Student body composition includes White (89.6%), Black or African American (5.5%), Race/ethnicity unknown (2.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 34.21%. Approximately 46.57% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
South Charleston, WV 25136
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 34.21% graduation rate at BridgeValley Community & Technical College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is BridgeValley Community & Technical College located?
BridgeValley Community & Technical College is located in South Charleston, WV.
How much does BridgeValley Community & Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,800 and average net price is $4,565 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,547 annually.
What is the student body demographics at BridgeValley Community & Technical College?
BridgeValley Community & Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,257 students, White (89.6%), Black or African American (5.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend BridgeValley Community & Technical College?
About 55.1% of students at BridgeValley Community & Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of BridgeValley Community & Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $34,209 six years after entry and $36,432 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at BridgeValley Community & Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 34.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do BridgeValley Community & Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,829.
Is BridgeValley Community & Technical College public or private?
BridgeValley Community & Technical College is a public institution located in South Charleston, WV.
Is BridgeValley Community & Technical College an HBCU?
No. BridgeValley Community & Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is BridgeValley Community & Technical College a tribal college?
No. BridgeValley Community & Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is BridgeValley Community & Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, BridgeValley Community & Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.2%).
Is BridgeValley Community & Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for BridgeValley Community & Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- West Virginia college costs
- West Virginia colleges by ROI
- West Virginia trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in West Virginia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.