Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a public community college in Logan, West Virginia, enrolling about 1,064 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,321 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,136. Student demographics in federal data include White (95.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,136
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,321 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,064 63.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.76%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 61.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 13.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 62.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 69.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,765
- Room & Board: $6,800 annual estimate
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College?
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is located in Logan, WV (ZIP 25601).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College public or private?
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $5,136 in-state, $7,872 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,321.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,480 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,437 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,793 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,704 |
| $110,001+ | $15,027 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,544.
How big is Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College?
Total enrollment: 1,064 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,765 students.
About 63% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 28.76%.
First-year retention: 49.7%.
What do graduates of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $26,307 six years after entry; $32,153 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,190.
50.58% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (163 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (115 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (65 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (64 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (32 completions)
- Child Care and Support Services Management (24 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (18 completions)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist (18 completions)
- Information Technology (17 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 28.76%; median earnings $32,153 at 10 years; net price $10,321. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,136
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College was $5,136.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,321
2024 Value
In 2024 Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,321.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,284 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,321 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,544 4-Year In-State Tuition
$31,488 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,800 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,436 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$57,744 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
50.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
15.74% 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 Southern West Virginia Community and 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 Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,124 | $4,564 | $3,482 |
| 2014 | $3,048 | $4,564 | $6,212 |
| 2015 | $3,412 | $5,078 | $6,799 |
| 2016 | $3,556 | $5,980 | $3,963 |
| 2017 | $3,724 | $5,981 | $4,658 |
| 2018 | $3,892 | $5,981 | $6,087 |
| 2019 | $4,084 | $6,184 | $5,881 |
| 2020 | $4,084 | $6,314 | $5,380 |
| 2021 | $4,084 | $6,470 | $5,441 |
| 2022 | $4,344 | $6,864 | $4,965 |
| 2023 | $4,944 | $7,560 | $8,064 |
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
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College reported total enrollment of about 1,064 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 29% male and 71% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (95.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%), and Two or More Races (1.7%). About 50.58% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 61.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
63.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in 2024 is 1,064 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,765 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
49.7%
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 95.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
16.40% 100% Completion Time
28.76% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 16.40% of students graduating from Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 26% male / 74% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 22% male / 78% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 26% male / 74% 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 Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College.
Return on Investment
$9,190 Median Student Debt
$32,153 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
28.58% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
678.82% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 25 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 163 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 115 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 65 completions
4. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 64 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 32 completions
6. Child Care and Support Services Management: 24 completions
7. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 18 completions
8. Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist: 18 completions
9. Information Technology: 17 completions
Most popular programs at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 69.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,819
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,826
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Logan, 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 General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 1,064 students. Student body composition includes White (95.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%), Two or More Races (1.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 28.76%. Approximately 50.58% of students receive Pell Grants. About 61.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Logan, WV 25601
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.76% graduation rate at Southern West Virginia Community and 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 Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College located?
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is located in Logan, WV.
How much does Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,136 and average net price is $10,321 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,800 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College?
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,765 students, White (95.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College?
About 61.3% of students at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $26,307 six years after entry and $32,153 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,190.
Is Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College public or private?
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Logan, WV.
Is Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College an HBCU?
No. Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College a tribal college?
No. Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.9%).
Is Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Southern West Virginia Community and 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.