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    Information Summary

    Ranks 4008th for total enrollment

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    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Beckley, WV

    Total Population35,230 (30,951 urban / 4,279 rural)
    Households15,102 (2.28 people per house)
    Families9,839 (2.85 people per family)
    Surrounding communityDistant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster)
    Pop. — African American5,057
    Pop. — Asian486
    Pop. — Pacific Islander22
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native204
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)29,750
    Pop. — Other109

    General Characteristics

    Highest offeringAt least 1, but less than 2 academic yrs
    Calendar SystemDiffers by program
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Academy of Careers and Technology use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsYes
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordN/A / N/A / N/A
    College Prep. CompletionN/A
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresN/A
    TOEFLN/A
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningNo
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadNo
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationNo

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Academy of Careers and Technology accept?

    Dual CreditNo
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)No

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityNo

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm CapacityN/A
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room FeeN/A
    Board FeeN/A

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,434 36 pie   68%
    State & Local Grant Aid $367 29 pie   55%
    Institutional Grant Aid N/A N/A pie   0%
    Student Loan Aid N/A N/A pie   0%
    Any financial aid type   43 pie   81%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Academy of Careers and Technology?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    N/AN/AN/A
    Black Non-Hispanic
    171330
    Hispanic
    N/A22
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    N/AN/AN/A
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    N/AN/AN/A
    White Non-Hispanic
    117133250
    Race Unknown
    N/AN/AN/A
    Total 134 148 282

    Most Popular Programs

    Academy of Careers and Technology has over 16 programs available.

    Most Popular Fields of Study

    The top 5 fields of study completed at Academy of Careers and Technology.

      Men Women Total
    2 41 43
    5 30 35
    19 4 23
    3 15 18
    8 9 17

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students are successful graduates?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 2 5 7
    Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant 3 32 35
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 17 17
    Construction Trades, Other 2 2
    Dental Assisting/Assistant 1 2 3
    Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 2 1 3
    Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 1 22 23
    Electrician 12 12
    Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production 1 1
    Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) 4 4
    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert 3 40 43
    Mason/Masonry
    Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 1 7 8
    Medical/Clinical Assistant 2 2
    Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 1 17 18
    Welding Technology/Welder 14 14
    Total 14 178 192

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary N/A (N/A male / N/A female)
    Number of FT Faculty N/A (N/A male / N/A female)
    Total Benefits N/A

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