C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
46/100 · earnings-weighted

West Virginia Junior College-Charleston

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Cross Lanes, West Virginia 25313
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 77%
Outcomes
B+
76/100
Affordability
C
54/100
Resources
C
51/100
Experience
F
21/100
Prestige
F
29/100

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

317
Total Enrollment
77%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$27,472
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$26,253
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$8,270
Median debt at graduation
59.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
73.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 30% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 24th percentile among similar 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.

Earnings by Major at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences—$41,382-24%#113 of 122#89—
Health and Medical Administrative Services$28,006$34,541-7%#235 of 286#158$6,937
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$25,555$33,565-21%#452 of 476#384$7,195
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$20,794$23,649-62%#235 of 237#235$6,894

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The West Virginia Junior College-Charleston Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $192,762
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,168/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 25387 (13.7% cap, Charleston)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $12,795 $12,795

Financial Aid

96%
Receive Any Aid
92%
Receive Pell Grants
64%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

317
Total Students
85%
Women
43%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 87%
Hispanic 1%
Black 9%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 9%
Hybrid (Some Online) 48%
Fully Online 42%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 43%
25-64 (Adult) 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston?
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 West Virginia Junior College-Charleston?
Tuition at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is $12,795 for in-state students and $12,795 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston?
The graduation rate at West Virginia Junior College-Charleston is 77%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is West Virginia Junior College-Charleston a good school?
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): 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 West Virginia Junior College-Charleston?
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston has a total enrollment of 317 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology