West Virginia Northern Community College Tuition &
West Virginia Northern Community College is a public community college in Wheeling, West Virginia, enrolling about 1,014 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,329 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,706. Student demographics in federal data include White (86.7%) and Black or African American (5.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,706
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,329 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,014 61.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.33%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 19.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 37.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,480
- Room & Board: $8,744 annual estimate
West Virginia Northern Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about West Virginia Northern Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is West Virginia Northern Community College?
West Virginia Northern Community College is located in Wheeling, WV (ZIP 26003-3699).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is West Virginia Northern Community College public or private?
West Virginia Northern Community College is a Public institution.
How much does West Virginia Northern Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,706 in-state, $12,698 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,329.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,911 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,946 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,627 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,201 |
| $110,001+ | $12,332 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $18,824.
How big is West Virginia Northern Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,014 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,480 students.
About 62% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at West Virginia Northern Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 33.33%.
First-year retention: 61.2%.
What do graduates of West Virginia Northern Community College earn?
Median earnings: $31,298 six years after entry; $30,162 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,245.
36.82% of students receive Pell grants.
What is West Virginia Northern Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (30 completions)
- General Studies (25 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (21 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (18 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (13 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (11 completions)
- Information Technology (9 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (9 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (9 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is West Virginia Northern Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.33%; median earnings $30,162 at 10 years; net price $5,329. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,706
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at West Virginia Northern Community College was $4,706.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,329
2024 Value
In 2024 West Virginia Northern Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,329.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,316 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,329 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$18,824 4-Year In-State Tuition
$50,792 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,744 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,658 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,108 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$60,432 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for West Virginia Northern Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
9.34% 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 Northern Community 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 West Virginia Northern Community 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 | $2,890 | $8,386 | $3,369 |
| 2014 | $3,154 | $9,250 | $4,113 |
| 2015 | $3,530 | $10,130 | $4,396 |
| 2016 | $3,684 | $10,620 | $4,715 |
| 2017 | $4,036 | $11,178 | $4,347 |
| 2018 | $4,107 | $11,403 | $4,364 |
| 2019 | $4,155 | $11,595 | $4,524 |
| 2020 | $4,317 | $11,901 | $4,124 |
| 2021 | $4,300 | $12,028 | $4,407 |
| 2022 | $4,394 | $12,362 | $2,695 |
| 2023 | $4,544 | $12,728 | $3,215 |
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 Northern Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,014 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (86.7%), Black or African American (5.4%), and Two or More Races (3.4%). About 36.82% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
61.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at West Virginia Northern Community College in 2024 is 1,014 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,480 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
61.2%
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 86.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
8.05% 100% Completion Time
33.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 8.05% of students graduating from West Virginia Northern Community 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: 13% male / 87% female
- General Studies: 36% male / 64% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 52% male / 48% 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 Northern Community College.
Return on Investment
$10,245 Median Student Debt
$30,162 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.97% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1314.99% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for West Virginia Northern Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 33 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 30 completions
2. General Studies: 25 completions
3. Business/Commerce, General: 21 completions
4. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 18 completions
5. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 13 completions
6. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 11 completions
7. Information Technology: 9 completions
8. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 9 completions
9. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 9 completions
Most popular programs at West Virginia Northern Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for West Virginia Northern Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for West Virginia Northern Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 37.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,497
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,748
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 Northern Community College is a public institution located in Wheeling, WV, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Business/Commerce, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,014 students. Student body composition includes White (86.7%), Black or African American (5.4%), Two or More Races (3.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 33.33%. Approximately 36.82% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Wheeling, WV 26003-3699
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.33% graduation rate at West Virginia Northern Community 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 West Virginia Northern Community College located?
West Virginia Northern Community College is located in Wheeling, WV.
How much does West Virginia Northern Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,706 and average net price is $5,329 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,744 annually.
What is the student body demographics at West Virginia Northern Community College?
West Virginia Northern Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,480 students, White (86.7%), Black or African American (5.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend West Virginia Northern Community College?
About 48.5% of students at West Virginia Northern Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of West Virginia Northern Community College earn?
Median earnings are $31,298 six years after entry and $30,162 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at West Virginia Northern Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do West Virginia Northern Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,245.
Is West Virginia Northern Community College public or private?
West Virginia Northern Community College is a public institution located in Wheeling, WV.
Is West Virginia Northern Community College an HBCU?
No. West Virginia Northern Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is West Virginia Northern Community College a tribal college?
No. West Virginia Northern Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is West Virginia Northern Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, West Virginia Northern Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.0%).
Is West Virginia Northern Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for West Virginia Northern Community 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
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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.