Mountain State College: Review & Facts
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Mountain State College is a very small two-year, private for-profit school with 20 students enrolled. This college was established in 1888 and is one of the 3 schools located in Parkersburg, West Virginia.Academic Offerings
At Mountain State College you can earn your associate's degree.Majors
Offered
Offered
2
Mountain State College implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 2 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The rate of student retention at Mountain State College is relatively low at 67% (below West Virginia average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.
Student Retention
67%
Bad
The graduation rate at MSC is great - 91%. Roughly 7% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.Student to faculty ratio at Mountain State College is pretty good -- 12:1. Learn more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition cost is relatevely low - about $8,600 per academic year. The additional fees at MSC (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $200; this comes to $8,800 per year.Read the details about MSC additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Dual Credits
Accepted
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Mountain State College is $115.00.
To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Mountain State College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (304) 485-5487 or check Mountain State College Website.
Opportunities and Services
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A
Safe
Mountain State College offers a distance education program.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Mountain State College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
ROTC
Available
Available
No
Based on the college crime numbers, Mountain State College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Mountain State College Location and Address
Postal Address:Mountain State College
1508 Spring St
Parkersburg, West Virginia
26101-3993, USA
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