Mountain State College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,550

2022 Average Net Price

$11,066

After Financial Aid

2019 Acceptance Rate

75%

8 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

88.9%

8 Graduates

About

Mountain State College is a higher education institution located in Wood County, WV. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Mountain State College were Substance Abuse Counseling (5 degrees awarded) and Medical Assistant (4 degrees).

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mountain State College. 100% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 0% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (9 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mountain State College is $8,550, which is $−6,391 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Mountain State College is $8,550, which is $6,392 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,066.

In 2022, 100% of undergraduate students attending Mountain State College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,550

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Mountain State College was $8,550. The cost of tuition at Mountain State College is $−6,392 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Mountain State College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,066

2022 Value

23.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Mountain State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,066. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Mountain State College grew by 23.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mountain State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$4,950

Room and Board

$1,630

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mountain State College was of $4,950 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,630. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mountain State College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Mountain State College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mountain State College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Mountain State College received 8 undergraduate applications in 2019.

There were 20 students enrolled at Mountain State College in 2022.

Mountain State College has an overall enrollment yield of 66.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

Accepted Out of 8

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Mountain State College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Mountain State College had a total enrollment of 20 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Mountain State College is 20 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Mountain State College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mountain State College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% White.

Students enrolled at Mountain State College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (85%), followed by White Male (15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mountain State College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20 students. The full-time enrollment at Mountain State College is 20 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Mountain State College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mountain State College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mountain State College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Mountain State College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mountain State College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

White

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

20 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mountain State College is 100% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 2 more women than men received degrees from Mountain State College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mountain State College is white (9 degrees awarded).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Mountain State College is Substance Abuse Counseling (5 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (4 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mountain State College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (9 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mountain State College are Registered nurses (1,394,826 people), Medical & health services managers (151,000 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,626 people), Pharmacists (134,087 people), and Physicians (107,616 people).

The most specialized majors at Mountain State College in 2022 are Health (9 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mountain State College are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Mountain State College are Health (9 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mountain State College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at Mountain State College are Health (9 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mountain State College.

Most Common (2022)

Substance Abuse Counseling
5 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
4 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Mountain State College was Substance Abuse Counseling with 5 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Mountain State College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 0 degrees were awarded to men at Mountain State College, which is 0 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mountain State College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 5 degrees were awarded to women at Mountain State College in Substance Abuse Counseling. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

100%

100% Completion Time

100%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 100% of students graduating from Mountain State College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 100% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 100% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Mountain State College is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

White

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mountain State College is white (9 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

White Female

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mountain State College is white female (9 degrees awarded).

Operations

Mountain State College employs 2 Instructors. Most academics at Mountain State College are Female Instructor (2), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mountain State College are: Management, with 2 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 1 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$114k

2022 Salaries

0.829%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Mountain State College paid a median of $114k in salaries, a 0.829% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$38.5k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Mountain State College paid a total of $38.5k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Mountain State College was Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mountain State College were Management with 2 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Mountain State College was Female Instructor with 2 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Mountain State College.

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