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West Virginia Northern Community College

Wheeling, WV · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About West Virginia Northern Community College

West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is a public community college with its main campus in downtown Wheeling, West Virginia. Established in 1972, WVNCC serves all six counties in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle. It is part of the West Virginia Community and Technical College System. The main campus is housed in the former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Terminal at Wheeling. It also has branch campuses in Weirton, West Virginia and in New Martinsville, West Virginia.

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Open

Acceptance

$5,329

Net price

1,014

Enrollment

33%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

D

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,329

Average net price

$4,706

In-state tuition

$12,698

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,658

Books & supplies

$13,512

Total cost of attendance

37%

Students receiving Pell grants

9%

Students with federal loans

$10,245

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$3,911
$30–48K
$3,946
$48–75K
$6,627
$75–110K
$9,201
$110K+
$12,332

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$30,162

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$31,298

Median earnings (6 yrs)

33%

Graduation rate

61%

Retention rate

50%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,748

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,014

Total enrollment

38%

Part-time

25

Avg. age at entry

49%

First-generation

Gender balance

64% women
36% men

Race & ethnicity

White
87%
Black
5%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
1%

West Virginia Northern Community College FAQ

Is West Virginia Northern Community College a public or private school?

West Virginia Northern Community College is a public institution located in Wheeling, WV.

What is the acceptance rate at West Virginia Northern Community College?

West Virginia Northern Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does West Virginia Northern Community College cost?

The average annual net price at West Virginia Northern Community College is $5,329 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $4,706 in-state and $12,698 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at West Virginia Northern Community College?

About 33% of students at West Virginia Northern Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do West Virginia Northern Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, West Virginia Northern Community College students earn a median of $30,162 per year.

How many students attend West Virginia Northern Community College?

West Virginia Northern Community College enrolls about 1,014 students.

Campus

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