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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Logan, WV · Town · 1,064 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is best known for delivering accessible, career-aligned education tailored to the workforce needs of the central Appalachian region. The college excels in high-demand allied health fields, particularly its competitive nursing and radiologic technology programs, alongside practical technical trades like welding, electrical engineering technology, and seamless university-transfer pathways. The student experience is supportive, close-knit, and largely commuter-based, offering flexible scheduling options that cater heavily to working adults and first-generation college students. What sets Southern apart is its deep commitment to regional economic revitalization, providing exceptionally affordable tuition and direct partnerships with local employers to ensure graduates quickly transition into high-need local careers.


Wikipedia:Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Southern) is a public community college with its main campus in Mount Gay, West Virginia. It is part of the West Virginia Community and Technical College System.

Location
Logan, WV, 25601 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
CMH · Columbus
155 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$27,316
Out-of-state COA
$30,052
Avg net price
$10,321
In-state tuition
$5,136
Out-of-state tuition
$7,872
Books & supplies
$2,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,480
$30–48k
$10,437
$48–75k
$11,793
$75–110k
$13,704
$110k+
$15,027
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
27%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
28%
Transferred
16%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
54%
Median earnings (6yr)
$26,307
Median earnings (10yr)
$32,153
Median debt
$9,190
Monthly loan payment
$97
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,482$5,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$9,249
Student Body
Men 29%Women 71%
18
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
51%
First-generation
61%
Median family income
$14,324
Independent students
44%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
37%
Race & ethnicity
White
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Two or more
2%
Institutional
Endowment
$5M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, medium full-time
Full-time faculty
70%
Avg faculty salary
$5,819/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,826
Federal loan rate
16%

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