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(304)485-5487
- Founded in 1888, Mountain State College is committed to the educational and personal enrichment of each student. In today’s competitive job market, an education is an investment in your future. It gives you the opportunity to have a career in a field that you enjoy.
School Highlights
- Mountain State College serves 158 students (93% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority American and Asian), which is less than the state average of 13%.
- Mountain State College is one of 2 community colleges within Wood County, WV.
- The nearest community college is West Virginia University at Parkersburg (4.60 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five years.
| Mountain State College | (WV) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Pivate, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 10 staff | 29 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 158 students | 1,015 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 147 students | 435 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 11 students | 580 students |
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| % Asian | - | - |
| % Black | - | 7%
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| % White | 100%
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87%
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.00 | 0.24 |
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| College Completion Rate | 82%
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29%
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $16,500 | $23,900 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Founded in 1888, Mountain State College is committed to the educational and personal enrichment of each student. In today’s competitive job market, an education is an investment in your future. It gives you the opportunity to have a career in a field that you enjoy. At Mountain State College, we offer career programs, taught by professionals. We can help you build the future you deserve. Mountain State College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). ACICS is designated as a nationally-recognized accrediting agency by the US Department of Education. Mountain State College is also approved for training of veterans.
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