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The main campus of Valley College is in Beckley, West Virginia (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a private, for-profit school. Valley College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to business and management and office and administration.
Valley College does not accept everyone who applies.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2005, Valley College had 44 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school. Females make the bulk of the student body at Valley College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to meet the educational and professional needs of the community by delivering quality degree and certificate programs, which are flexible and career oriented."
More complete details are provided below.
Valley College
713 South Oakwood Avenue
Beckley, WV 25801
General Phone: (304) 252-9547
Admissions Phone: (304) 252-9547
Financial Aid Phone: (304) 252-9547
http://www.vct.edu
Valley College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Office And Administration | 44 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 43 | business management |
Number of programs and degrees for Valley College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 44 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 43 | 1 |
In 2005, Valley College had a total enrollment of 44 students (44 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 17% |
| Women | 83% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 23% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Beckley, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24 | 24 | 100% | 24 | 100% |
| Men | 4 | 4 | 100% | 4 | 100% |
| Women | 20 | 20 | 100% | 20 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 252-9547
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
Financial Aid:
Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3084400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (304) 252-9547
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $23,580 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $23,580 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Valley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus library
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