- Pierpont Community & Technical College is a public community college in Fairmont, West Virginia. Founded in 1974, it has the second largest enrollment of the community and technical colleges that make up the West Virginia Community and Technical College System.
School Highlights
Pierpont Community and Technical College serves 1,938 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 22%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,938 students
- In-state tuition: $4,440
- Out-state tuition: $10,542
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 16%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pierpont Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 44% over five years.
Pierpont Community and Technical College
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
77 staff
30 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pierpont Community and Technical College has grown by 20% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Pierpont Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.29 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 72% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,938 students
809 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
846 students
414 students
# Part-Time Students
1,092 students
395 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
106 students
198 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
846 students
414 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
153 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,092 students
535 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
100 students
375 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
4%
9%
% White
84%
78%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
52%
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 12% 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
91%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,418
$9,568
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: 2025 (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.
What is Pierpont Community and Technical College's ranking?
Pierpont Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in West Virginia for: Largest student body.
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