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Huntington Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Huntington

There are at least 5 colleges in Huntington, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 17,512 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 13,964 full-time students, and a reported 4,030 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Marshall University and Marshall Community and Technical College.

We also provide an extensive list of West Virginia Colleges.

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  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Huntington.
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Huntington Open Admission Colleges

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

Cabell County Career Technology Center
1035 Norway Ave
Huntington, West Virginia 25705-2827

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: various nursing, HVAC tech, machine shop assistant, film and photography, autobody repair, interior design, welding, automobile mechanics.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 368 students, 323 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Huntington Junior College
900 Fifth Ave
Huntington, West Virginia 25701

  • Programs: allied health and medical assisting, administrative assistant, business management, dental assistant, computer science, accounting, medical coding, court reporting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 745 students, 682 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Marshall Community and Technical College
1 John Marshall Way
Huntington, West Virginia 25755

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, business, criminal justice and police, interdisciplinary studies, information technology, physical therapist assistant, liberal arts and sciences, science tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 2,476 students, 1,684 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,015 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Huntington School of Beauty Culture
5185 Rt 60 E
Huntington, West Virginia 25705-2030

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 115 students, 115 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Marshall University
1 John Marshall Dr
Huntington, West Virginia 25755

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, registered nursing, school counseling, elementary school teaching, biology, business, secondary teaching, physical education teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 13,808 students, 11,160 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,015 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-570. Math: 440-560. Writing: 450-560.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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