West Virginia Junior College Tuition & Completion (2026)
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is a private for-profit two-year college in Cross Lanes, West Virginia, enrolling about 394 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $12,887 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $14,798. Student demographics in federal data include White (89.8%) and Black or African American (5.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $14,798
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,887 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 394 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 59.52%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 56.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 15.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 570
- Room & Board: $9,352 annual estimate
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston: what the data shows
Common questions about West Virginia Junior College-Charleston, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is West Virginia Junior College-Charleston?
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is located in Cross Lanes, WV (ZIP 25313-1304).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is West Virginia Junior College-Charleston public or private?
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does West Virginia Junior College-Charleston cost?
Published tuition: $14,798.
Average net price after aid: $12,887.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,459 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,715 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,513 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,749 |
| $110,001+ | $19,215 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $59,192.
How big is West Virginia Junior College-Charleston?
Total enrollment: 394 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 570 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston?
150%-time completion rate: 59.52%.
First-year retention: 81.8%.
What do graduates of West Virginia Junior College-Charleston earn?
Median earnings: $26,253 six years after entry; $27,472 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,270.
73.82% of students receive Pell grants.
What is West Virginia Junior College-Charleston known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (68 completions)
- 05.1071 (15 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (14 completions)
- Network and System Administration/Administrator (4 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (3 completions)
- Medical Office Management/Administration (2 completions)
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is West Virginia Junior College-Charleston a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 59.52%; median earnings $27,472 at 10 years; net price $12,887. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$14,798
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston was $14,798.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,887
2024 Value
In 2024 West Virginia Junior College-Charleston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,887.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$51,548 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,887 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$59,192 4-Year Tuition
$9,352 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$419 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,569 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$98,276 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for West Virginia Junior College-Charleston.
Financial Aid by Income Level
73.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
72.87% 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 West Virginia Junior College-Charleston 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 West Virginia Junior College-Charleston 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 | $12,625 | $12,625 | $9,718 |
| 2014 | $12,625 | $12,625 | $11,568 |
| 2015 | $12,625 | $12,625 | $11,414 |
| 2016 | $12,625 | $12,625 | $11,747 |
| 2017 | $12,625 | $12,625 | $11,445 |
| 2018 | $12,818 | $12,818 | $12,061 |
| 2019 | $13,533 | $13,533 | $12,125 |
| 2020 | $14,335 | $14,335 | $14,348 |
| 2021 | $14,427 | $14,427 | $15,440 |
| 2022 | $14,529 | $14,529 | $13,953 |
| 2023 | $14,544 | $14,544 | $11,856 |
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
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston reported total enrollment of about 394 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 13% male and 87% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (89.8%), Black or African American (5.1%), and Two or More Races (4.1%). About 73.82% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston in 2024 is 394 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 570 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
81.8%
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 89.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
54.76% 100% Completion Time
59.52% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 54.76% of students graduating from West Virginia Junior College-Charleston completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 9% male / 91% female
- 05.1071: 0% male / 100% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 0% male / 100% 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 West Virginia Junior College-Charleston.
Return on Investment
$8,270 Median Student Debt
$27,472 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
30.10% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
432.94% Return on Investment
3.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for West Virginia Junior College-Charleston.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 68 completions
2. 05.1071: 15 completions
3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 14 completions
4. Network and System Administration/Administrator: 4 completions
5. Business/Commerce, General: 3 completions
6. Medical Office Management/Administration: 2 completions
7. General Office Occupations and Clerical Services: 2 completions
Most popular programs at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for West Virginia Junior College-Charleston graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for West Virginia Junior College-Charleston from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,259
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,250
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is a private for-profit institution located in Cross Lanes, 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, 05.1071, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 394 students. Student body composition includes White (89.8%), Black or African American (5.1%), Two or More Races (4.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 59.52%. Approximately 73.82% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Cross Lanes, WV 25313-1304
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Virginia Junior College-Charleston located?
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is located in Cross Lanes, WV.
How much does West Virginia Junior College-Charleston cost?
Reported tuition is $14,798 and average net price is $12,887 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,352 annually.
What is the student body demographics at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston?
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston reports undergraduate enrollment of about 570 students, White (89.8%), Black or African American (5.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend West Virginia Junior College-Charleston?
About 56.4% of students at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of West Virginia Junior College-Charleston earn?
Median earnings are $26,253 six years after entry and $27,472 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston?
The 150%-time completion rate is 59.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do West Virginia Junior College-Charleston students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,270.
Is West Virginia Junior College-Charleston public or private?
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is a private for-profit institution located in Cross Lanes, WV.
Is West Virginia Junior College-Charleston an HBCU?
No. West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is West Virginia Junior College-Charleston a tribal college?
No. West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is West Virginia Junior College-Charleston a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, West Virginia Junior College-Charleston does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is West Virginia Junior College-Charleston religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for West Virginia Junior College-Charleston 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
- 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.