Mayland offers a variety of curriculum programs, including numerous college transfer options, as well as adult education, distance learning, and dual enrollment for high school students. The open-door admission policy accepts students as young as 14, in the Early College High School, and as senior as octogenarians, in the Continuing Education Program.
School Highlights
Mayland Community College serves 441 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 441 students
In-state tuition: $2,561
Out-state tuition: $8,584
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
Minority enrollment: 17%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Mayland Community College has declined by 70% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Mayland Community College diversity score of 0.31 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
441 students
2,259 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
219 students
693 students
# Part-Time Students
222 students
1,449 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
742 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
219 students
693 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
222 students
1,497 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
83%
60%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
10%
4%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.42%
1.51%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.63%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,300
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,561 is more than the state average of $2,531. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,584 is more than the state average of $8,245. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,561
$2,531
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,584
$8,245
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
100%
82%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization: Association of Student Medical Assistants, Circle K International, Collegiate Future Farmers of America (FFA), Early Childhood Education Club, Human Services Student Organization, Student Ambassadors Association, Student Government Association, Student Nurses Assiciation
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Mayland Community College is located in the Appalachian
Mountains of western North Carolina. It is currently one of 58
institutions operating under the North Carolina Community College
System.
Mayland offers a variety of curriculum programs, including
numerous college transfer options, as well as adult education,
distance learning, and dual enrollment for high school students.
The open-door admission policy accepts students as young as 14, in
the Early College High School, and as senior as octogenarians, in
the Continuing Education Program.???
To assist the local workforce, MCC provides hundreds of
workforce development and continuing education courses that
directly serve the needs of local and regional business and
industries, as well as the civic and cultural interests of the
community. And the colleges recent revitalization involves a strong
commitment to the economic development within the three counties it
serves.
In addition, Mayland Community College offers correctional
education at Avery/Mitchell and Mountain View correctional
facilities.
Our successes and achievements consistently receive national
rankings.
10th ranked college on the 50 top community colleges
?thebestschools.org
32nd ranked college in the top 50 community colleges
?Washington Monthly
9th ranked college in the nations top 10 community colleges
?Bankrate, Inc.
16th ranked in Community Colleges in the U.S.??Create A Careers
Top 25?
In its role as the educational gateway to opportunity in
Mitchell, Avery, and Yancey counties, Mayland values community,
excellence, and opportunity above all.
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