Mountain State College
- 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 23 students (96% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 17%.
Top Rankings
Mountain State College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Mountain State College | (WV) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private for-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 10 staff | 49 staff |
Source: 2019 (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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Mountain State College is West Virginia University at Parkersburg (4.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,403 students | 4.60 Mi300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 424-8000 4.602,403 - 1,797 students | 12.50 Mi710 Colegate Dr
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-8716 12.501,797 - 3,462 students | 37.80 Mi3301 Hocking Parkway
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-3591 37.803,462 - 1,103 students | 53.90 Mi1425 Newark Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0762 53.901,103 - Zane State CollegePublic2,275 students | 54.10 Mi1555 Newark Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 588-5000 54.102,275
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