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Martinsburg, West Virginia is home to James Rumsey Technical Institute. Martinsburg is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at James Rumsey Technical Institute go up to the Certificate.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in engineering technician and construction trades.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
James Rumsey Technical Institute has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 123 enrolled students (as of 2005). A very high share of students at James Rumsey Technical Institute are male.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
James Rumsey Technical Institute
3274 Hedgesville Road
Martinsburg, WV 25401-0259
Admissions Phone: (304) 754-7925
http://www.jamesrumsey.com
James Rumsey Technical Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 36 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 33 | HVAC tech, electromechanical tech, computer engineering tech, computer systems tech, electrical/electronic tech |
| Transportation | 29 | truck and bus driver |
| Construction Trades | 21 | electrician, masonry |
| Mechanics And Repair | 16 | automobile mechanics |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 10 | chef training |
| Business And Management | 6 | management information systems |
| Production Trades | 2 | machinist, welding |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | commercial art |
| Media | 1 | graphic communications |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | human development and family studies |
Number of programs and degrees for James Rumsey Technical Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 127 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 29 | 2 |
In 2005, James Rumsey Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 123 students (123 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 82% |
| Maryland | 11% |
| Virginia | 7% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
James Rumsey Technical Institute offers campus housing for 10 of its 123 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Martinsburg, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 754-7925
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,650 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,850 |
| Room and board | $ 1,925 |
| Room charge | $ 1,925 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 8,703 |
Financial Aid:
James Rumsey Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 835500)
James Rumsey Technical Institute has a tenure system for faculty.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets James Rumsey Technical Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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