- Pierpont Community & Technical College is a public community college in Fairmont, West Virginia. Founded in 1974, it has the second largest enrollment of the community and technical colleges that make up the West Virginia Community and Technical College System.
School Highlights
Pierpont Community and Technical College serves 1,938 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 22%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,938 students
- In-state tuition: $4,440
- Out-state tuition: $10,542
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 16%
- 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 77 teachers has declined by 44% over five years.
Pierpont Community and Technical College
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's 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
77 staff
30 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pierpont Community and Technical College has grown by 20% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Pierpont Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has grown by 72% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,938 students
809 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
846 students
414 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,092 students
395 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,938 students
450 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
846 students
414 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
4%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
84%
78%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.38
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
52%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,440 is more than the state average of $3,640. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% 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 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,440
$3,640
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,542
$8,321
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,418
$9,568
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,710
$4,580
Source: 2025 (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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