School Highlights
Pierpont Community and Technical College serves 1,767 students (46% 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 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 25%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,767 students
- In-state tuition: $4,440
- Out-state tuition: $10,542
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 10%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 139 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pierpont Community and Technical College
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
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
139 staff
49 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pierpont Community and Technical College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Pierpont Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,767 students
433 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
818 students
384 students
# Part-Time Students
949 students
476 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
176 students
220 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
818 students
384 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
949 students
580 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
100 students
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
2%
8%
% White
90%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
4%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.42
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3797%
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 $4,440 is more than the state average of $3,640. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,542 is more than the state average of $8,321. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,440
$3,640
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,542
$8,321
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,418
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,710
$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) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pierpont Community and Technical College cost?
Pierpont Community and Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,440 for In-State students and $10,542 for Out-State students.
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