West Virginia Northern Community College

West Virginia Northern Community College Overview

West Virginia Northern Community College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Wheeling, West Virginia. West Virginia Northern Community College was founded in 1972 and the school now enrolls around 2,505 students a year, including 2,505 undergraduates.

There are many ways for students to get involved at West Virginia Northern Community College!

Are you interested in music or performing?

Are you interested in journalism and communications? West Virginia Northern Community College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at West Virginia Northern Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? West Virginia Northern Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at West Virginia Northern Community College on the Student Life page.

2022 West Virginia Northern Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	2.9
In-State Tuition	$3,504
Out-of-State	$11,232

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Is West Virginia Northern Community College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a clearer sense of what West Virginia Northern Community College offers and if the college might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at West Virginia Northern Community College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook West Virginia Northern Community College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with West Virginia Northern Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

West Virginia Northern Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2013, the total market value of West Virginia Northern Community College's endowment was $700000 thousand. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, West Virginia Northern Community College spends about $1,552 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at West Virginia Northern Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on West Virginia Northern Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at West Virginia Northern Community College.

Based on this information, is West Virginia Northern Community College the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is West Virginia Northern Community College a good school for you?

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Where is West Virginia Northern Community College Located?

West Virginia Northern Community College is located in the small town setting of Wheeling, West Virginia, less than an hour from Pittsburgh.

If you want to see West Virginia Northern Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 70 to Wheeling, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Pittsburgh International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what West Virginia Northern Community College and Wheeling are like without leaving home.

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