For the 2022-23 school year, out-of-state tuition at BridgeValley Community & Technical College rose by 1.6%, as revealed in the most recent report, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
West Virginia residents paid $5,132 to attend the two-year public college this year, which is $152 less than the $5,284 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Non-resident students were charged $11,598 in 2022-23, representing a 126% premium compared to residents. This amount increased by 1.6% from $11,415 in the previous year.
Approximately 99% of the undergraduate student body at the college are West Virginia residents, while about 1% come from other states.
Data indicates that 89% of full-time undergraduates who enrolled at BridgeValley Community & Technical College in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 268 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $1.5 million, and 76 students took out loans exceeding $267,521.
Among all undergraduates, 965 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $5.6 million. Additionally, 413 students obtained federal student loans amounting to $1.7 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 171 | 56% | $805,052 | $4,708 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 212 | 70% | $697,077 | $3,288 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 16 | 5% | $10,249 | $641 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 268 | 88% | $1.5 million | $5,643 |
| Federal student loans | 76 | 25% | $267,521 | $3,520 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 76 | 25% | $267,521 | $3,520 |
| Total student aid | 271 | 89% | $1.8 million | $6,567 |
