Average

Score: 46/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

32/100 · earnings-weighted

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

2-Year Public

📍 Logan, West Virginia 25601

🌐 https://www.southernwv.edu/

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College — tuition $4,224 in-state, $6,840 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 25%

Outcomes

42/100

Affordability

B+

79/100

Resources

C+

57/100

Experience

29/100

Prestige

18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,461

Total Enrollment

25%

Graduation Rate

57%

Retention Rate

17.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$8,262

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College ▼

34% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$90,688

Avg Monthly Rent

$864

1-Year Change

+3.1%

See full rental market data for 25601 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$32,153

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$26,307

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$9,190

Median debt at graduation

28.8%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

50.6%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 29th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WV wage index 0.71). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $90,688
Avg rent near campus: $864/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 25625 (7.9% cap, Holden)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$4,224	$6,840

Financial Aid

94%

Receive Any Aid

66%

Receive Pell Grants

16%

Take Out Loans

$8,262

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$7,019
$30,001 - $48,000	$7,405
$48,001 - $75,000	$10,103
$75,001 - $110,000	$10,968
$110,001+	$15,575

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 163 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 115 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 65 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 64 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 32 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 24 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 18 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 18 grads/yr Accounting 17 grads/yr Information Technology 17 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 17 grads/yr Health Aide 15 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 14 grads/yr Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager 12 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 11 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 10 grads/yr Teacher Assistant/Aide 9 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 8 grads/yr Industrial Technology/Technician 8 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 7 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Student Demographics

1,461

Total Students

70%

Women

57%

Traditional Age (18-24)

34%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 95%

Hispanic 2%

Black 2%

Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 34%

With Family 67%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~489 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 20%

Hybrid (Some Online) 40%

Fully Online 40%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 57%

25-64 (Adult) 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College?

Tuition at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is $4,224 for in-state students and $6,840 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,262.

What is the graduation rate at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College?

The graduation rate at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is 25%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College a good school?

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College?

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College has a total enrollment of 1,461 students.

Is there rental demand near Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College?

Yes! Approximately 34% of students at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 489 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Logan area.

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