Pierpont Community and Technical College
Pierpont Community and Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Fairmont, WV. Pierpont Community and Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Pierpont Community and Technical College is $5,762 for West Virginia residents and $13,660 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 3.00% from last year at Pierpont Community and Technical.
- Total 1,938 students have enrolled in Pierpont Community and Technical and, of that, 462 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Pierpont Community and Technical offers 58 programs and 6 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Pierpont Community and Technical is 42% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Pierpont Community and Technical College is $5,762 for West Virginia residents and $13,660 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 3.00% 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 | West Virginia Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,986 | $12,056 |
| 2022 | $5,086 | $12,056 |
| 2023 | $5,086 | $12,056 |
| 2024 | $5,594 | $13,262 |
| 2025 | $5,762 | $13,660 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Pierpont Community and Technical College offers 58 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 7 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Pierpont Community and Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 28 | 3 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 6 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 15 | 2 |
| Total | 58 | 7 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 24 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 9 |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | 8 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | 7 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 7 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 139 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 17 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant | 17 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 15 |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other) | 14 |
Student Population
Total 1,938 students have enrolled to Pierpont Community and Technical College. By gender, there are 722 male and 1,216 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.59 to 1.
Pierpont Community and Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 462 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 | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Asian | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Black or African American | 55 | 27 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 1,685 | 621 | 1,064 |
| Two or More Races | 100 | 32 | 68 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 50 | 21 | 29 |
| Total | 1,938 | 722 | 1,216 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Pierpont Community and Technical College is 42% and the transfer-out rate is 8%. The average financial aid amount is $6,689 and 38% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 42% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| Retention Rate | 59% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,689 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 55 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 109 |