McDowell Technical Community College
McDowell Technical Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Marion, NC. McDowell Technical Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of McDowell Technical Community College is $2,032 for North Carolina residents and $6,640 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 1.13% from last year at McDowell Technical CC.
- Total 1,249 students have enrolled in McDowell Technical CC and, of that, 648 students enrolled online exclusively.
- McDowell Technical CC offers 70 programs.
- The graduation rate of McDowell Technical CC is 48% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at McDowell Technical Community College is $2,032 for North Carolina residents and $6,640 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 1.13% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,926 | $6,534 |
| 2022 | $1,926 | $6,534 |
| 2023 | $1,958 | $6,566 |
| 2024 | $1,958 | $6,566 |
| 2025 | $2,032 | $6,640 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
McDowell Technical Community College offers 71 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at McDowell Technical Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 30 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 18 | 0 |
| Total | 71 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 17 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 1 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 125 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 27 |
| Business Administration and Management | 13 |
| Information Technology | 10 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 |
Student Population
Total 1,249 students have enrolled to McDowell Technical Community College. By gender, there are 500 male and 749 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.67 to 1.
McDowell Technical Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 648 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| Black or African American | 57 | 20 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 169 | 73 | 96 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 940 | 375 | 565 |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 10 | 15 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 37 | 13 | 24 |
| Total | 1,249 | 500 | 749 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at McDowell Technical Community College is 48% and the transfer-out rate is 13%. The average financial aid amount is $7,772 and 48% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 48% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| Retention Rate | 80% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $7,772 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 42 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 109 |