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West Virginia Northern Community College

1704 Market St., Wheeling, WV 26003

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West Virginia Northern Community College School Description

West Virginia Northern Community College's mission is to provide postsecondary educational opportunity for all citizens in the Northern Panhandle's six counties, to develop a competent district workforce which can compete in a global economy, and to respond to cultural and civic interests and needs of the communities it serves.

West Virginia Northern Community College is a public, multi-campus, comprehensive community college serving six West Virginia counties. West Virginia Northern is located in Wheeling along the Ohio River in the northern panhandle region of West Virginia. The college is approximately 60 miles (96 kilometers) from the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The state of West Virginia is well known for its many outdoor recreational opportunities, including skiing and white-water rafting. The college is the largest higher education institution in the region, providing an affordable, quality educational experience. Faculty and staff are committed to ensuring student success by recognizing the individual needs of each student and mentoring students toward their goals.

As a comprehensive community college, Northern offers a wide variety of programs and courses in the arts and sciences, career-technical education, developmental studies and community service. Under an open-door enrollment policy, the College admits all adults desiring postsecondary education. High school students recommended by their schools for early entrance are also admitted. Graduates receive Associate in Arts degrees, Associate in Science degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees and Certificates.

The college sponsors a number of cultural and educational organizations and conducts social activities to provide enrichment experiences for students. Cultural and recreational activities abound in the surrounding area.

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West Virginia Northern Community College

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West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC, or simply "Northern") is a public, multi-campus community college with the main campus located in downtown Wheeling, West Virginia. The main campus is housed in the former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Terminal at Wheeling. Established in 1972, WVNCC delivers a comprehensive, two-year degree program for all six counties in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle. In addition to the main campus, WVNCC has branches in Weirton, WV and New Martinsville, WV. The college is known throughout the Ohio Valley to have very reasonable tuition while still maintaining a high quality of education. {| border="1" cellpadding="2"

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Quick Facts

Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
66%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 6,106
Students Receiving Aid:
85%
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West Virginia Northern Community College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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West Virginia Northern Community College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 66%
Part-Time 34%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 95%
African-American 3%
Other 2%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 86%
Out-of-State 14%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
West Virginia 86%
Ohio 13%
Connecticut 0%
Pennsylvania 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

West Virginia Northern Community College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 1,906 $ 6,106  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,896 $ 6,096  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 10 $ 10  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,018 68%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 767 19%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 741 2%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,245 42%  
Any Aid:
   85%  

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