Pierpont Community and Technical College

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
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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
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
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# Full-Time Students
818 students
384 students
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# Part-Time Students
949 students
476 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Pierpont Community and Technical College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of West Virginia.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
176 students
220 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
818 students
384 students
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# 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
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
1%
4%
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% Black
2%
8%
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% White
90%
75%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
4%
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% Two or more races
5%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
1%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.19
0.42
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3797%
0.5357%
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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
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,542
$8,321
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
90%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$12,418
$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,710
$4,580
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pierpont Community and Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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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)

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Did You Know?

For West Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,640 per year for in-state students and $8,321 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,594 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

West Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.42, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in West Virginia is Valley College-Beckley. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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