BridgeValley Community & Technical College

2001 Union Carbide Dr
South Charleston, WV 25136
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

BridgeValley Community & Technical College serves 1,927 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 22%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,927 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 11%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

BridgeValley Community & Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
102 staff
30 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of BridgeValley Community & Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The BridgeValley Community & Technical College diversity score of 0.20 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,927 students
809 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,149 students
414 students
# Part-Time Students
778 students
395 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
131 students
186 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,149 students
414 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
778 students
535 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
6%
9%
% White
89%
78%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
23%
52%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,793
$9,568
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,591
$4,580
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BridgeValley Community & Technical College's ranking?
BridgeValley Community & Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in West Virginia for: Largest student body.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,927 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 11%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Kanawha County, WV community colleges have a diversity score of 0.34, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Kanawha County, WV is Charleston School of Beauty Culture. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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