School Highlights
Mercer County Technical Education Center serves 104 students (66% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 25%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Mercer County Technical Education Center
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
49 staff
Student Body
The student population of Mercer County Technical Education Center has declined by 45% over five years.
The Mercer County Technical Education Center diversity score of 0.23 is less than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
104 students
433 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
69 students
384 students
# Part-Time Students
35 students
476 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
220 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
69 students
384 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
35 students
580 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% Asian
8%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
5%
75%
% Hawaiian
87%
4%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.23
0.42
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.75%
0.5357%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3003%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,800
$25,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$4,580
Acceptance Rate
n/a
97%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
460
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
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