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Martinsburg, WV 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.
Students commonly pursue studies in engineering technician.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 132 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). 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.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To enhance the quality of life through continual education for students of all ages thoughout our community by setting standards of excellence in technical and academic education as determined by business, industry, and government."
More complete details are provided below.
James Rumsey Technical Institute
3274 Hedgesville Road
Martinsburg, WV 25403
General Phone: (304) 754-7925
http://www.jamesrumsey.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 32 | licensed practical nurse |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | HVAC tech, electromechanical tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 16 | automobile mechanics |
| Transportation | 14 | truck and bus driver |
| Medical Support and Technology | 10 | surgical tech |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 6 | chef training |
| Construction Trades | 5 | electrician |
| Business and Management | 4 | management information systems |
Number of programs and degrees for James Rumsey Technical Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 100 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 14 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, James Rumsey Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 132 students (132 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 84% |
| Maryland | 11% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 86% |
James Rumsey Technical Institute offers campus housing for 14 of its 132 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Martinsburg, 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 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 2,200 |
Financial Aid:
James Rumsey Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 835500)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education On-campus library Offers campus housing
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