Mountain State College
Tel:
(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.
- 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).
Top Placements
Mountain State College places among the top 20% of community colleges in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Mountain State College | (WV) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 10 staff | 49 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 158 students | 1,060 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 147 students | 435 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 11 students | 625 students |
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| % Asian | - | 1% |
| % Black | - | 7% |
| % White | 100% | 87% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.24 |
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| College Completion Rate | 82% | 43% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $16,500 | $25,000 |
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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Mountain State College is West Virginia University at Parkersburg (4.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,985 students | 4.60 Mi300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304)424-8000 4.602,985 - 1,758 students | 12.50 Mi710 Colegate Dr
Marietta, OH 45750
(740)374-8716 12.501,758 - 3,474 students | 37.80 Mi3301 Hocking Parkway
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740)753-3591 37.803,474 - 2,116 students | 53.90 Mi1425 Newark Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740)453-0762 53.902,116 - Zane State CollegePublic4,009 students | 54.10 Mi1555 Newark Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740)454-2501 54.104,009
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