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 89%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- 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)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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 37% over five years.
The Mercer County Technical Education Center diversity score of 0.23 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
104 students
607 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
69 students
211 students
# Part-Time Students
35 students
396 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
154 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
69 students
211 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
35 students
474 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
n/a
4%
% White
5%
11%
% Hawaiian
87%
73%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.23
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.75%
0.5147%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3233%
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
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