Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
- Dempsey Branch Road
- Mount Gay, WV 25637
- OPEID College Code: 00381600
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- General Phone: (304) 896-7420
- President: Joanne Tomblin
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 2,273

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College - Details
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College Campus Map
Other Campus Locations
- Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
- Moorefield, WV 26836
- 178.6 Miles Away
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.southernwv.edu

- Mission Statement
- Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a comprehensive community college located in a rural environment. The college strives to fulfill current and future higher educational and vocational/technical needs of southern West Virginia, its service area and beyond. Our college emphasizes student-oriented, transferable learning, enabling students to achieve work, career and personal success. Our college provides high-quality, affordable, student-friendly, and easily accessible educational services. We are highly effective and flexible in responding to state and community demands and in adapting to global socio-economic system.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 78%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 5% | 63% | 25% | 11% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,958 | $2,880 | $1,230 | $1,151 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 18.1% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| Number in Default | 22 | 21 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 121 | 115 | 66 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $2,470 | $2,326 | $1,704 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,470 | $2,326 | $1,704 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,366 | $7,366 | $3,312 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,600 | $3,000 | $2,500 |
| Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,200 | $1,800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $3,670 | $3,526 | $2,904 |
| In-State | $3,670 | $3,526 | $2,904 |
| Out of State | $8,566 | $8,566 | $4,512 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $8,470 | $7,726 | $6,604 |
| In-State | $8,470 | $7,726 | $6,604 |
| Out of State | $13,366 | $12,766 | $8,212 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $5,470 | $5,326 | $4,704 |
| In-State | $5,470 | $5,326 | $4,704 |
| Out of State | $10,366 | $10,366 | $6,312 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,273 Undergraduate: 2,273
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 693 Female: 1,580
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 693 Female: 1,580
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,347 Part-Time: 926
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,347 Part-Time: 926
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.04% |
| Black | 36 | 2% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0.4% |
| White | 2,222 | 98% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 170 | 7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 653 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 431 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 271 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 254 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 185 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 114 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 140 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 53 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.09% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 282 | 218 | 64 |
| Faculty Status | 148 | 85 | 63 |
| Tenured Faculty | 35 | 35 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 148 | 85 | 63 |
| Primarily Instruction | 148 | 85 | 63 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 30 | 30 | - |
| Other Professionals | 27 | 27 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 77 | 76 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 48 | 47 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 11 | 11 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $42,156 (85) | $42,324 (31) | $42,059 (54) |
| Professor | $55,857 (22) | $55,242 (7) | $56,144 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $46,794 (8) | $49,119 (4) | $44,468 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,693 (22) | $40,028 (10) | $39,414 (12) |
| Instructor | $33,539 (33) | $32,858 (10) | $33,836 (23) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $42,156 (85) | $42,324 (31) | $42,059 (54) |
| Professor | $55,857 (22) | $55,242 (7) | $56,144 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $46,794 (8) | $49,119 (4) | $44,468 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,693 (22) | $40,028 (10) | $39,414 (12) |
| Instructor | $33,539 (33) | $32,858 (10) | $33,836 (23) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 12% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 11% |
| Female | 12% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 12% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 1 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
