Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College

Overview

Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College (KVCTC), located in Institute, West Virginia, is a public institution established to provide accessible higher education primarily in the technical and community college realm. The college, nestled in a suburban setting a short distance from the state capital of Charleston, offers a variety of associate degrees and certificates in fields such as health sciences, business, and information technology. While the institution does not provide on-campus housing, it does accommodate a commuter-oriented student body with flexible scheduling options. Academic programs are designed to cater to workforce development and continuing education, with curricula that are tailored to meet the regional employment needs. This feeds into their relatively open admissions policy, aiming to serve a diverse array of students from traditional high school graduates to non-traditional learners seeking professional advancement or skill acquisition. KVCTC does not emphasize intercollegiate athletics as a core component of its campus life or student activities.

Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  1,005 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 680 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $3,560 plus fees of $0.