Mountwest Community and Technical College
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(866)710-3140
- 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 is Huntington Junior College (0.80 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 94 teachers has declined by 11% over five years.
| Mountwest Community and Technical College | (WV) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | 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 |
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| College Completion Rate | 9% | 29% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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