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James Rumsey Technical Institute

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 7
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 93%

Located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, James Rumsey Technical Institute is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of James Rumsey Technical Institute is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

James Rumsey Technical Institute is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at James Rumsey Technical Institute is 16-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in West Virginia is 15-to-1, while the national average is 10-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

James Rumsey Technical Institute boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at James Rumsey Technical Institute are Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, Electrician, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, Surgical Technology/Technologist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician

Program Length 12 months
Tuition and Fees $5,690
Books and Supplies $2,671
Total Cost $8,361

Electrician

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at James Rumsey Technical Institute was $7,790. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

James Rumsey Technical Institute net price calculator

$7,790

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in West Virginia and nationwide.

West Virginia's average $11,259
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of James Rumsey Technical Institute for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $7,790 $9,759 (56%) $7,698 $6,214 $10,014
2021 $17,549 $6,073 (53%)
2020 $11,476 $10,360 (928%) $10,975 $13,832
2019 $1,116 $12,091 (92%) $13,639 $11,469
2018 $13,207 $2,704 (17%) $9,305 $11,152 $13,328 $17,354
2017 $15,911 $3,818 (32%) $17,517 $11,468 $15,821 $14,010
2016 $12,093 $3,334 (22%) $11,938 $12,938 $15,938 $15,938
2015 $15,427 $1,684 (10%) $14,727 $14,567 $13,114
2014 $17,111 -- $16,177 $15,850

How does James Rumsey Technical Institute's $7,790 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for West Virginia colleges, that number is $11,259. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Caddo Kiowa Technology Center logo Caddo Kiowa Technology Center
Fort Cobb OK
Public $3,133 60% Cheaper

Housing and Meal

James Rumsey Technical Institute offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at James Rumsey Technical Institute for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 N/A $5,775 N/A 0 7
2021 N/A $1,238 N/A 0 8
2020 N/A $6,825 N/A 0 8
2019 N/A $6,825 N/A 0 8
2018 N/A N/A N/A 0 0
2017 N/A $7,800 N/A 0 7
2016 N/A $7,800 N/A 0 8

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by James Rumsey Technical Institute during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Not Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 61 of freshman students at James Rumsey Technical Institute received on average $2,010 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$2,010
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 18 44% $2,077 $37,387
Other Federal Grant 19 46% $2,230 $42,372
State Grant/Scholarships 5 12% $645 $3,223
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2 5% $2,333 $4,665
Total Grant & Scholarships 25 61% $2,010 $50,260

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$4,195
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at James Rumsey Technical Institute sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 37

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Transportation and Logistics

Total number of students graduated under this category 22

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 22 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 19

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 18

Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate 18 students

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 3

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 2

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 117 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 0 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 100 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

85.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 117 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 17 students dropped out of the school.

14.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at James Rumsey Technical Institute is greatly skewed towards men students, with 70.2% of undergraduate students being men and 29.8% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 151, with 45 women and 106 men.

  • men 70.2% 106 students
  • women 29.8% 45 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 22% 32 students
  • 20-21 19% 27 students
  • 22-24 15% 21 students
  • 40-49 13% 18 students
  • 25-29 12% 17 students
  • 50-64 7% 10 students
  • 30-34 6% 9 students
  • 35-39 5% 7 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at James Rumsey Technical Institute in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
West Virginia 48 81.36%
Virginia 6 10.17%
Maryland 3 5.08%
Pennsylvania 2 3.39%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

James Rumsey Technical Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

James Rumsey Technical Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)