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Beckley Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Beckley

There are at least 5 colleges in Beckley, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 7,417 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 5,829 full-time students, and a reported 192 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Mountain State University and New River Community and Technical College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of West Virginia Colleges.

Beckley Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Academy of Careers and Technology
390 Stanaford Rd
Beckley, West Virginia 25801

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, medical lab assistant, computer and info science, electrician, medical assistant, pharmacy tech, welding, HVAC.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 200 students, 94 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Beckley Beauty Academy
109 S Fayette St
Beckley, West Virginia 25801

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 47 students, 47 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Mountain State University
609 S Kanawha St
Beckley, West Virginia 25801-9003

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, human resources management, business and related services, criminal justice and administration, interdisciplinary studies, business administration, sonography and ultrasound tech, physician assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 4,847 students, 4,134 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 192 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

New River Community and Technical College
Beckley Campus - 167 Dye Drive
Beckley, West Virginia 25801

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: science tech, business, liberal arts and sciences, corrections, criminal justice and police, administrative assistant, computer and info science, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 2,232 students, 1,463 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Valley College
713 South Oakwood Avenue
Beckley, West Virginia 25801

  • Programs: business management, administrative assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 91 students, 91 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

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