The main campus of West Virginia Business College Wheeling is in Wheeling, WV (a small city). The school is a private, for-profit school. West Virginia Business College Wheeling 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. West Virginia Business College Wheeling students most commonly major in a field related to law, business and management, and medical administration.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, West Virginia Business College Wheeling had 64 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools. Females make the bulk of the student body at West Virginia Business College Wheeling.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To enroll students, train students and assist students in locating employment."
More complete details are provided below.
West Virginia Business College Wheeling
1052 Main St
Wheeling, WV 26003
General Phone: (304) 232-0361
http://www.wvbc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 49 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Medical Administration | 49 | medical secretary |
| Business and Management | 28 | business management, accounting, business administration |
| Office and Administration | 2 | executive secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer programming |
Number of programs and degrees for West Virginia Business College Wheeling in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 83 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 47 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, West Virginia Business College Wheeling had a total enrollment of 64 students (75 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 6% |
| Unknown | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 59% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| State unknown | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Wheeling, 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 |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,150 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
West Virginia Business College Wheeling participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1086100)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets West Virginia Business College Wheeling Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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