Pierpont Community and Technical College

1201 Locust Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
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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%.

Top Rankings

Pierpont Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in West Virginia for:

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 ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty139 staff49 staff
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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 Enrollment1,912 students1,009 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio14:115:1
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# Full-Time Students1,054 students567 students
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# Part-Time Students858 students442 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		1,192650
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% Asian		-
1%
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% Hispanic		-
2%
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% Black
3%
6%
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% White
91%
85%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Non Resident races		-
1%
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% Unknown races
2%
2%
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Diversity Score0.170.27
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College Completion Rate
25%
29%
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Tuition Cost 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
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Out-State Tuition Fees$10,542$8,321
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid87%90%
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Median Debt for Graduates$13,000$9,753
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,368$4,750
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Pierpont Community and Technical College is West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport (14.9 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 1,912 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,440
  • Out-state tuition: $10,542
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 9%
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Did You Know?
For West Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,610 per year for in-state students and $8,321 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,594 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

West Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.27, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in West Virginia is Martinsburg College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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