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Mercer County Technical Education Center

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 82%
Students retention rate 87%
On-time graduation rate 75%

Located in Princeton, West Virginia, MCTEC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Mercer County Technical Education Center 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.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that MCTEC is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Mercer County Technical Education Center is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 10-to-1, MCTEC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

MCTEC boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 61%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2020 admitted students

82%
The most popular programs at MCTEC are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Welding Technology/Welder, Electrician, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Welding Technology/Welder

Electrician

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at Mercer County Technical Education Center received on average $6,002 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.

$6,002
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 23 77% $6,328 $145,540
Other Federal Grant 23 77% $6,328 $145,540
State Grant/Scholarships 2 7% $2,250 $4,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 25 83% $6,002 $150,040

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mercer County Technical Education Center 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 Mercer County Technical Education Center students is 75.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 83.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.0%.

75.0%

  • African American 100.0% 2 students
  • white 73.1% 19 students

Service Offerings

Mercer County Technical Education Center provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

Mercer County Technical Education Center offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational