The average graduation rate over the past 10 years (2015-2025) is 23.60% where the last year rate was 33%.
The average retention rate of the last 11 years is 53.70% for full-time students and 37.90% for part-time students.
The average graduation rate of the last 11 years is 23.60% where the current academic year rate is 33%.
The following table and chart show the changes of graduation rate at West Virginia Northern Community College over the past 10 years (2015-2025).
| Year | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 9% | 5% | 11% |
| 2016-17 | 20% | 16% | 22% |
| 2017-18 | 19% | 21% | 18% |
| 2018-19 | 22% | 19% | 24% |
| 2019-20 | 19% | 14% | 22% |
| 2020-21 | 24% | 29% | 21% |
| 2021-22 | 30% | 32% | 29% |
| 2022-23 | 31% | 30% | 31% |
| 2023-24 | 29% | 31% | 28% |
| 2024-25 | 33% | 30% | 36% |
| Average | 23.60% | 22.70% | 24.20% |
The average transfer-out rate of the last 11 years is 11.90% where the current year rate is 12%. The following table and chart illustrate the change of transfer-out rate at West Virginia Northern Community College from 2015 to 2025.
| Year | Transfer-out Rate |
|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 6% |
| 2016-17 | 14% |
| 2017-18 | 8% |
| 2018-19 | 19% |
| 2019-20 | 8% |
| 2020-21 | 16% |
| 2021-22 | 12% |
| 2022-23 | 12% |
| 2023-24 | 12% |
| 2024-25 | 12% |
| Average | 11.90% |
The average retention rate of the last 11 years is 53.70% for full-time students and 37.90% for part-time students.
The following table shows the changes of retention rate at West Virginia Northern CC from 2015 to 2025.
| Year | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 56% | 31% |
| 2016-17 | 54% | 38% |
| 2017-18 | 57% | 35% |
| 2018-19 | 48% | 47% |
| 2019-20 | 50% | 36% |
| 2020-21 | 51% | 33% |
| 2021-22 | 52% | 19% |
| 2022-23 | 55% | 39% |
| 2023-24 | 53% | 34% |
| 2024-25 | 61% | 67% |
| Average | 53.70% | 37.90% |
The average student to faculty ratio over the last 11 years is 12.10 to 1 where the current academic year ratio is 11 to 1. The following table and chart illustrate the change of student to faculty ratio at West Virginia Northern Community College since 2025.
| Year | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 16:1 |
| 2016-17 | 15:1 |
| 2017-18 | 13:1 |
| 2018-19 | 12:1 |
| 2019-20 | 11:1 |
| 2020-21 | 11:1 |
| 2021-22 | 10:1 |
| 2022-23 | 11:1 |
| 2023-24 | 11:1 |
| 2024-25 | 11:1 |
| Average | 12.10:1 |
Ratings & Review
Student (Current student as of September 2026)
The Education Program offers online, flexible programs that fit a working lifestyle!
West Virginia Northern has a great Education program. This allowed me to work a full time job, be a parent, and attend school. The classes were online and affordable. I would highly recommend this program!
Student strongly recommends the school.