- Mountwest Community and Technical College is a public institution of the West Virginia Community and Technical College System. The College provides open access to education and training for a diverse population and assists students and employers to meet regional and global workforce demands. Mountwest Community and Technical College will be a regional leader in learning-centered and future-focused education. Mountwest Community and Technical College fulfills its educational mission through developmental education; career and technical education; university transfer education; general education; professional and personal development; lifelong learning.
School Highlights
Mountwest Community and Technical College serves 1,913 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 25%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,913 students
- In-state tuition: $3,521
- Out-state tuition: $8,946
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 24%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 145 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mountwest Community and Technical College
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
145 staff
49 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mountwest Community and Technical College has grown by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Mountwest Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.42 is equal to the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,913 students
433 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
807 students
384 students
# Part-Time Students
1,106 students
476 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
191 students
220 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
807 students
384 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,106 students
580 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
4%
8%
% White
76%
75%
% Hawaiian
4%
4%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.42
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1931%
0.5357%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3003%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,521 is less than the state average of $3,640. The in-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,946 is more than the state average of $8,321. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,521
$3,640
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,946
$8,321
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,500
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,818
$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)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mountwest Community and Technical College cost?
Mountwest Community and Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,521 for In-State students and $8,946 for Out-State students.
What schools are Mountwest Community and Technical College often compared to?
Mountwest Community and Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Huntington Junior College by visitors of our site.
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