Mountain State College

1508 Spring St
Parkersburg, WV 26101-3993
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  • 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.
  • Mountain State College is one of 2 community colleges within Wood County, WV.
  • The nearest community college to Mountain State College is West Virginia University at Parkersburg (4.6 miles away).

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Mountain State College places among the top 20% of community colleges in West Virginia for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mountain State College(WV) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty10 staff49 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Mountain State College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Mountain State College diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment158 students1,060 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio16:123:1
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# Full-Time Students147 students435 students
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# Part-Time Students11 students625 students
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This chart display the Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Mountain State College.This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of WV.
% Asian		-
1%
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% Black		-
7%
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% White
100%
87%
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Diversity Score0.000.24
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College Completion Rate
82%
43%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$16,500$25,000
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $8,215 is less than the state average of $12,353. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$8,215$12,353
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid97%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$24,167$11,788
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$4,750
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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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    (304)424-8000     4.602,985
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 158 students
  • Private-state tuition: $8,215
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
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For West Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,026 per year for in-state students and $8,257 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $12,353 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

West Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.24, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in West Virginia is Bridgemont Community and Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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