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McDowell Technical Community College

Marion, NC · Rural · 608 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in the scenic Blue Ridge foothills of Marion, North Carolina, McDowell Technical Community College is highly regarded for its affordable, career-focused education and top-tier programs in health sciences, particularly Associate Degree Nursing, as well as cosmetic arts and advanced manufacturing. The campus culture offers a supportive, close-knit atmosphere where small class sizes ensure personalized attention, hands-on learning, and strong student-faculty relationships. What truly sets MTCC apart is its official "College That Cares" philosophy, which is brought to life through robust community partnerships, tailored workforce development training, and accessible pathways like tuition-free scholarship opportunities for local high school graduates.


Wikipedia:McDowell Technical Community College is a public community college in Marion, North Carolina. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System.

Location
Marion, NC, 28752-8728 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
179 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$18,783
Out-of-state COA
$23,391
Avg net price
$7,784
In-state tuition
$2,032
Out-of-state tuition
$6,640
Books & supplies
$1,750/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,084
$30–48k
$7,478
$48–75k
$9,301
$75–110k
$13,766
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
53%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
36%
Transferred
20%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
43%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,755
Median earnings (10yr)
$33,035
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,500$8,349
Student Body
Men 35%Women 65%
8
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
27%
First-generation
50%
Median family income
$20,675
Independent students
56%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
73%
Race & ethnicity
White
76%
Hispanic
12%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
2%
Institutional
Endowment
$1M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
22%
Avg faculty salary
$5,780/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,224
Federal loan rate
0%

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