Pierpont Community and Technical College
School Highlights
Pierpont Community and Technical College serves 1,613 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 15%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 1,613 students
- In-state tuition: $4,440
- Out-state tuition: $10,542
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 9%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 139 teachers has grown by 14% 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)
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
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 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Pierpont Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.17 is less than the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,613 students
1,162 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
945 students
628 students
# Part-Time Students
668 students
434 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
126 students
154 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
945 students
628 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
668 students
453 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
100 students
100 students
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
91%
85%
% Two or more races
5%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.27
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2.35%
0.56%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.97%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,440 is more than the state average of $3,610. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% 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
$3,610
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,542
$8,321
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,418
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,710
$4,580
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
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: 2021 (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.
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