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Valley College is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Beckley, WV. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Valley College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include business and management and office and administration.
Valley College does not admit all applicants.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 91 students (97 full-time equivalent). The student body at Valley College is essentially female.
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 Beckley
713 South Oakwood Avenue
Beckley, WV 25801
General Phone: (304) 252-9547
http://www.vct.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 38 | business management |
| Office and Administration | 10 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Valley College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 38 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 10 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Valley College had a total enrollment of 91 students (97 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 3% |
| Women | 97% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 24% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 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 | 55 % |
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 | 29 | 29 | 100% | 29 | 100% |
| Men | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1 | 100% |
| Women | 28 | 28 | 100% | 28 | 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) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,335 |
Financial Aid:
Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3084400)
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 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career services Student employment services On-campus library
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