McDowell Technical Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	7 to 1
Students retention rate	66%
On-time graduation rate	47%

Located in Marion, North Carolina, McDowell Technical Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of McDowell Technical Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

McDowell Technical Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, McDowell Technical Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at McDowell Technical Community College is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 66% at McDowell Technical Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,926

Cost of attendance at McDowell Technical Community College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

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North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,534

Cost of attendance at McDowell Technical Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at McDowell Technical Community College received on average $5,081 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,081

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	25	71%	$4,613	$115,327
Other Federal Grant	29	83%	$4,438	$128,692
State Grant/Scholarships	12	34%	$1,512	$18,143
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1	3%	$500	$500
Total Grant & Scholarships	29	83%	$5,081	$147,335

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of McDowell Technical Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of McDowell Technical Community College students is 47.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.6%.

47.3%

African American 66.7% 2 students
white 46.9% 30 students
hispanic 50.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

McDowell Technical Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

McDowell Technical Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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