The main campus of Valley College is in Princeton, West Virginia (a self-contained town). The school is a private, for-profit school. Valley College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. Valley College students most commonly major in a field related to business and management and office and administration.
The school does not accept everyone who applies.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2005, the school had 14 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Valley College. Females make the bulk of the student body at the school.
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
616 Harrison St
Princeton, WV 24740
General Phone: (304) 425-2323
Admissions Phone: (304) 425-2323
Financial Aid Phone: (304) 425-2323
http://valleycollege.com
Valley College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Office And Administration | 16 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 5 | 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 | 16 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2005, Valley College had a total enrollment of 14 students (14 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 14% |
| Women | 86% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 94% |
| Virginia | 6% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Princeton, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7 | 7 | 100% | 7 | 100% |
| Men | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1 | 100% |
| Women | 6 | 6 | 100% | 6 | 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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 12% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 425-2323
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 3084200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (304) 425-2323
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 | 0 | * | 4 | $21,324 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $21,324 |
*: 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 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career placement services
On-campus library
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