Founded in 1888, Mountain State College is committed to the educational and personal enrichment of each student. In today�s competitive job market, an education is an investment in your future. It gives you the opportunity to have a career in a field that you enjoy.
School Highlights
Mountain State College serves 20 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 89%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 20 students
Private-state tuition: $8,215
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
Minority enrollment: 42%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mountain State College
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
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
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
9 staff
49 staff
Student Body
The student population of Mountain State College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Mountain State College diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has grown by 500% over five years.
Total Enrollment
20 students
607 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
20 students
211 students
# Part-Time Students
1 students
396 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
44 students
154 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
20 students
211 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
474 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Black
14%
4%
% White
58%
11%
% Hawaiian
27%
73%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1%
0.5147%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3233%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$16,500
$25,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $8,215 is less than the state average of $11,594. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,215
$11,594
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,253
$9,753
Median Debt for Dropouts
$12,167
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
75%
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 Notes
Founded in 1888, Mountain State College is committed to the
educational and personal enrichment of each student. In today�s
competitive job market, an education is an investment in your
future. It gives you the opportunity to have a career in a field
that you enjoy. At Mountain State College, we offer career
programs, taught by professionals. We can help you build the future
you deserve. Mountain State College is accredited by the
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
ACICS is designated as a nationally-recognized accrediting agency
by the US Department of Education. Mountain State College is also
approved for training of veterans.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 20 students
Private-state tuition: $8,215
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
Minority enrollment: 42%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Mountain State College (2015)
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Did You Know?
For West Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,640 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.
