Pierpont Community and Technical College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - BadSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Excellent

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Pierpont Community and Technical College is a small two-year, public school with 1,460 students enrolled. This school was established in 1974 and is one of the 2 schools located in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Academic Offerings

At Pierpont Community and Technical College you can get your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
36
Pierpont Community and Technical College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 36 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Medical Assistant, Laboratory Assistance, Medical, and Computer Science. 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 usually a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Pierpont Community and Technical College student retention rate is low at 58% (way below West Virginia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
58%
Bad
The graduation rate at Pierpont Community and Technical College is very low: 14%. Approximately 20% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Pierpont Community and Technical College is pretty decent -- 14:1. Learn more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median - around $10,700 a year. The additional fees at Pierpont Community and Technical College (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,400; this comes to $12,100 a year.

Read the details about Pierpont Community and Technical College 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
Yes
Pierpont Community and Technical College might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Pierpont Community and Technical College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (304) 367-4907 or check Pierpont Community and Technical College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,800
Medium
Pierpont Community and Technical College offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Pierpont Community and Technical 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.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Pierpont Community and Technical College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 100 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: nearly $4,800 annually.

Based on the college crime numbers, Pierpont Community and Technical College appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Pierpont Community and Technical College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Pierpont Community and Technical College
500 Galliher Drive
Fairmont, West Virginia
26554, USA
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