Pierpont Community and Technical College
School Highlights
Pierpont Community and Technical College serves 1,912 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 15%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,912 students
- In-state tuition: $4,440
- Out-state tuition: $10,542
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 9%
- 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 grown by 10% over five years.
Pierpont Community and Technical College
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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 32% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 23:1 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
1,912 students
1,009 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
1,054 students
567 students
# Part-Time Students
858 students
442 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,192 students
650 students
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
91%
85%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.27
College Completion Rate
25%
29%
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 5% 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 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,440
$3,610
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,542
$8,321
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$9,753
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,368
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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