School Highlights
Pierpont Community and Technical College serves 1,596 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 89%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,596 students
- In-state tuition: $4,440
- Out-state tuition: $10,542
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pierpont Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 139 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pierpont Community and Technical College
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
139 staff
49 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pierpont Community and Technical College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Pierpont Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,596 students
607 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
801 students
211 students
# Part-Time Students
795 students
396 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
126 students
154 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
801 students
211 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
795 students
474 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
100 students
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
1%
4%
% White
4%
11%
% Hawaiian
92%
73%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.291%
0.5147%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3233%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,440 is more than the state average of $3,640. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,542 is more than the state average of $8,321. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,440
$3,640
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,542
$8,321
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,418
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,710
$4,580
Acceptance Rate
n/a
97%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
460
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pierpont Community and Technical College cost?
Pierpont Community and Technical College's tuition is approximately $4,440 for In-State students and $10,542 for Out-State students.
What is Pierpont Community and Technical College's ranking?
Pierpont Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in West Virginia for: Largest student body.
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