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Mountwest Community and Technical College

Huntington, WV · Suburb · 1,160 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Mountwest Community and Technical College in Huntington, West Virginia, is widely recognized for accessible, career-driven education with standout programs in allied health, cybersecurity, culinary arts, and advanced manufacturing. Designed to meet regional workforce demands, the college distinguishes itself through specialized hands-on training labs, eligibility for the tuition-free West Virginia Invests Grant, and seamless credit transfer pathways to nearby Marshall University. The student experience is flexible and commuter-focused, prioritizing non-traditional learners and recent high school graduates alike through small class sizes, personalized advising, and direct connections to local employers.


Wikipedia:Mountwest Community and Technical College (MCTC) is a public community college in Huntington, West Virginia. It is part of the West Virginia Community and Technical College System. The college offers associate degree programs including several career courses in maritime through its Inland Waterways Academy.

Location
Huntington, WV, 25701 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
CMH · Columbus
113 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$15,667
Out-of-state COA
$23,033
Avg net price
$8,083
In-state tuition
$4,938
Out-of-state tuition
$12,304
Books & supplies
$1,726/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,895
$30–48k
$9,539
$48–75k
$9,321
$75–110k
$11,178
$110k+
$15,667
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
18%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
39%
Transferred
3%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
58%
Median earnings (6yr)
$28,245
Median earnings (10yr)
$28,951
Median debt
$7,446
Monthly loan payment
$79
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,000$8,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$12,518
Student Body
Men 42%Women 58%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
42%
First-generation
52%
Median family income
$19,933
Independent students
57%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
33%
Race & ethnicity
White
80%
Hispanic
2%
Black
5%
Two or more
5%
Unknown
8%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, medium full-time
Full-time faculty
47%
Avg faculty salary
$5,991/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,716
Federal loan rate
24%

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