Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is located in Mount Gay, West Virginia. Southern can trace its roots all the way back to 1960. It was originally a branch location of another college but it wound up becoming a stand-alone community college in 1970. Since that time, the school has been working diligently to provide affordable educational opportunities to the community. Students often attend Southern in order to take care of the first two years of college classes that are required for a bachelor’s degree. Students can also earn associate’s degrees and certificates at this school. There are various career and technical programs offered by Southern. Many of these can lead directly to lucrative careers.
The southern nursing program is capable of awarding students associate’s degrees in nursing. he program is respected in the community and many students have found great success in their professional lives due to the thorough training they received at this institution. The Southern nursing program has been fully approved by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students1,621 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate53% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 15 | 36 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1971 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1990 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $146/credit | |
| In State Students | $146/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $240/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,570 | $6,570 | $10,800 |
| ADN | 70 | $10,220 | $10,220 | $16,800 |
| BSN | 125 | $18,250 | $18,250 | $30,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 77% | $4,501 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $601 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 54% | $2,463 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 9% | $2,411 |
| Federal Student Loans | 21% | $4,281 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,525
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,062 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,350 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,237 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,496 |
| Over $110,000$10,416 |
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Student Population
1,621
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,007
Women
614
Men
72%
Full-time
28%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
99% |
|
Black/African American |
1% |
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Two or more races |
0% |
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Asian |
0% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Hispanic |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and West Virginia state board of nursing.
