Mercer County Technical Education Center

1397 Stafford Dr
Princeton, WV 24740
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Mercer County Technical Education Center serves 120 students (75% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 22%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 41%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Mercer County Technical Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mercer County Technical Education Center
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
8 staff
30 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
11

Student Body

The student population of Mercer County Technical Education Center has declined by 38% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Mercer County Technical Education Center diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 249% over five years.
Total Enrollment
120 students
569 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
90 students
414 students
# Part-Time Students
30 students
395 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
120 students
450 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
90 students
414 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
30 students
395 students
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
12%
9%
% White
59%
78%
% Hawaiian
26%
1%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
86%
52%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,800
$25,000

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
91%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercer County Technical Education Center's ranking?
Mercer County Technical Education Center ranks among the top 20% of community college in West Virginia for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 41%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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