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Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, which was established on March 21, 1999, is a 2-year college in Moorefield, West Virginia that grants Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees. Students can also choose from career technical programs, customized degree courses, and distance learning opportunities. In addition, the college offers a nursing program in collaboration with the Southern WV Community and Technical College.
Students of Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College are involved in on-campus organizations like the Student Government Association, and Phi Theta Kappa. They also provided academic counseling, and career planning services. Apart from this, financial aid is available in the form of Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, Parent PLUS Loans, National Guard & Reservist benefits, HEAPS Grants, WV Higher Education Grants, and the PROMISE Scholarship.
Eastern is in Moorefield, WV. Moorefield is a quiet rural area. The school is a public institution. Eastern issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management and science and laboratory technician.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 537 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). A large number of students at Eastern are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is an open enrollment, comprehensive, state supported institution that provides, affordable post-secondary general education, workforce training and education, community education and service, and personal growth opportunities to citizens of its community."
More complete details are provided below.
Eastern West Virginia Community And Technical College
1929 State Road 55
Moorefield, WV 26836-1155
General Phone: (304) 434-8000
http://www.Eastern.wvnet.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 16 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business and Management | 8 | business management |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | child care provider |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 1 | science tech |
| Office and Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 1 | heavy equipment maintenance tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | information science |
Number of programs and degrees for Eastern in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 29 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Eastern had a total enrollment of 537 students (232 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 29% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Moorefield, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,920 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,920 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Eastern participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 381605)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Eastern Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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