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West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute

Mount Braddock, PA 2 year Private
Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 82%

Located in Mount Braddock, Pennsylvania, West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of West Virginia Junior College-United Career 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.

West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 69% at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,000

Cost of attendance at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $15,344

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,000

Cost of attendance at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $15,344

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute received on average $8,629 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.

$8,629
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 23 72% $6,249 $143,735
Other Federal Grant 23 72% $6,368 $146,465
State Grant/Scholarships 19 59% $3,867 $73,470
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 12 38% $2,524 $30,293
Total Grant & Scholarships 29 91% $8,629 $250,228

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute students is 82.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 84.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

82.5%

  • white 80.6% 29 students
  • Mixed Race 100.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)