Mountwest Community and Technical College
- Mountwest Community and Technical College is a public institution of the West Virginia Community and Technical College System. The College provides open access to education and training for a diverse population and assists students and employers to meet regional and global workforce demands. Mountwest Community and Technical College will be a regional leader in learning-centered and future-focused education. Mountwest Community and Technical College fulfills its educational mission through developmental education; career and technical education; university transfer education; general education; professional and personal development; lifelong learning.
School Highlights
- Mountwest Community and Technical College serves 2,026 students (65% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 13%.
- Mountwest Community and Technical College is one of 2 community colleges within Cabell County, WV.
- The nearest community college to Mountwest Community and Technical College is Huntington Junior College (0.8 miles away).
Top Placements
Mountwest Community and Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Mountwest Community and Technical College | (WV) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 94 staff | 49 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,026 students | 1,060 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,315 students | 435 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 711 students | 625 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| % Black | 8% | 7% |
| % White | 84% | 87% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 5% | 2% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.24 |
 | ||
| College Completion Rate | 9% | 43% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Mountwest Community and Technical College is Huntington Junior College (0.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 648 students | 0.80 Mi900 Fifth Ave
Huntington, WV 25701
(304)697-7550 0.80648 - Tri-State Bible CollegePrivate, non-profit59 students | 8.10 Mi506 Margaret St
South Point, OH 45680
(740)377-2520 8.1059 - 3,345 students | 12.50 Mi1400 College Drive
Ashland, KY 41101
(606)326-2000 12.503,345 - 2,018 students | 14.60 Mi1804 Liberty Ave
Ironton, OH 45638
(740)533-4600 14.602,018 - Everest Institute-Cross LanesPrivate, for profit63 students | 34.70 Mi5514 Big Tyler Rd
Charleston, WV 25313
(304)776-6290 34.7063
Recent Articles
Do you have a right to use profanity on campus? Read about one community college that is fining its students for cussing.
Going to college is hard work but it’s even more challenging for nontraditional students who are working or raising a family at the same time. If you’re considering community college to improve your life or further your career, here’s everything you need to know.
Many students enter community college with the intent of transferring to a four-year college or university. Unfortunately, the path can be fraught with challenges. Articulation agreements between schools help students navigate the pitfalls to ensure an easier, more successful transition.
