West Virginia Northern Community College

www.wvncc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,504

2.1% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$4,398

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

6.93%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,099

43.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

30.5%

75 Graduates

About

West Virginia Northern Community College is a higher education institution located in Ohio County, WV. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at West Virginia Northern Community College were General Studies (94 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (54 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (30 degrees).

In 2021, 403 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Virginia Northern Community College. 69.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (369 degrees), 28.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia Northern Community College is $3,504, which is $−4,464 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at West Virginia Northern Community College is $3,504, which is $−4,464 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,398.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending West Virginia Northern Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,504

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at West Virginia Northern Community College was $3,504. The cost of tuition at West Virginia Northern Community College is $−4,464 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Virginia Northern Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,398

2021 Value

5.85%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 West Virginia Northern Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,398. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of West Virginia Northern Community College grew by 5.85%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Virginia Northern Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$3,999

Room and Board

$1,135

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Virginia Northern Community College was of $3,999 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,135. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Virginia Northern Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at West Virginia Northern Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 43.5% with respect to 2020, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Virginia Northern Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

6.93%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at West Virginia Northern Community College was 6.93%, which represents 21 out of the 303 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

West Virginia Northern Community College had a total enrollment of 1,099 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia Northern Community College is 483 students and the part-time enrollment is 616. This means that 43.9% of students enrolled at West Virginia Northern Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Virginia Northern Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 91.1% White, 2.73% Black or African American, 2.18% Two or More Races, 1.91% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.455% Asian.

Students enrolled at West Virginia Northern Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.8%), followed by White Male (38.3%) and Black or African American Male (1.86%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

43.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Virginia Northern Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,099 students. The full-time enrollment at West Virginia Northern Community College is 483 and the part-time enrollment is 616. This means that 43.9% of students enrolled at West Virginia Northern Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Virginia Northern Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

52%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at West Virginia Northern Community College was 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), West Virginia Northern Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Virginia Northern Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,001 enrolled students
Black or African American
30 enrolled students
Two or More Races
24 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Virginia Northern Community College is 91.1% White, 2.73% Black or African American, 2.18% Two or More Races, 1.91% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.455% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 13 students (1.18%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 159 more women than men received degrees from West Virginia Northern Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Virginia Northern Community College is white (369 degrees awarded). There were 28.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (13 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at West Virginia Northern Community College is General Studies (94 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (54 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (30 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Virginia Northern Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (27 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (134 degrees), and Health (156 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia Northern Community College are Registered nurses (1,348,236 people), Software developers (516,994 people), Other managers (202,806 people), Medical & health services managers (155,024 people), and Pharmacists (133,482 people).

The most specialized majors at West Virginia Northern Community College in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (27 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (134 degrees), Health (156 degrees), Precision Production (8 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (27 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia Northern Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at West Virginia Northern Community College are Engineering Technologies (27 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (134 degrees), Health (156 degrees), Precision Production (8 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (27 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Virginia Northern Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,522,946 people), Computer Systems Design (596,060 people), Elementary & secondary schools (374,186 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (235,780 people), and Outpatient care centers (233,629 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Virginia Northern Community College.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
94 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
54 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
30 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at West Virginia Northern Community College was General Studies with 94 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at West Virginia Northern Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

122

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

281

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 122 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia Northern Community College, which is 0.434 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (281).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Virginia Northern Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 28 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia Northern Community College in General Studies, which is 0.424 times less than the 66 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 66 degrees were awarded to men at West Virginia Northern Community College in General Studies, which is 2.36 times more than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 18% of students graduating from West Virginia Northern Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at West Virginia Northern Community College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
369 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
13 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Virginia Northern Community College is white (369 degrees awarded). There were 28.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (13 degrees).

0.248% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
259 degrees awarded
White Male
110 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Virginia Northern Community College is white female (259 degrees awarded). There were 2.35 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (110 degrees).

Operations

West Virginia Northern Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.32M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 22.9k (0.985%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, West Virginia Northern Community College had a total salary expenditure of 14.9M. West Virginia Northern Community College employs 21 Instructors, 18 Assistant professors and 7 Professors. Most academics at West Virginia Northern Community College are Female Instructor (13), Female Assistant professor (11), and Male Instructor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia Northern Community College are: Management, with 18 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 17 employees, and Service with 8 employees.

Endowment

$2.32M

2021 Endowment

23.1%

growth from 2020

West Virginia Northern Community College has an endowment valued at about $2.32M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of West Virginia Northern Community College grew 23.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.97M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at West Virginia Northern Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$7.41M

2021 Salaries

3.69%

decline from 2020

In 2021, West Virginia Northern Community College paid a median of $7.41M in salaries, which represents 49.7% of their overall expenditure ($14.9M) and a 3.69% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.72M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, West Virginia Northern Community College paid a total of $2.72M to 52 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

21 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

18 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Virginia Northern Community College were Instructor with 21 employees, Assistant professor with 18 employees, and Professor with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Virginia Northern Community College were Management with 18 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees, and Service with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Virginia Northern Community College was Female Instructor with 13 employees, Female Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Male Instructor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at West Virginia Northern Community College.