McDowell Technical Community College
McDowell Technical Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Marion, NC. It offers 71 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1975 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 1,249 students attended McDowell Technical Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 42 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 116 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 109 (full-time) and 137 (part-time).
The graduation rate of McDowell Technical Community College is 48% and transfer-out rate is 13%. The retention rate is 80% at the school.
| Student Population | 1,249 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 48% |
| Number of Faculty | 158 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of McDowell Technical Community College is $6,640
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
48% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,772 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $6,640 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $7,772 |
Offered Certificate Programs
McDowell Technical Community College offers 41 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 175 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 23 | 0 | 140 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 18 | 0 | 35 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 175 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at McDowell Technical Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 175 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 140 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 35 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 1,249 students have enrolled into McDowell Technical Community College. By gender, 500 male and 749 female students are attending the school.
There are 940 White (75.26%), 57 Black/African American (4.56%), 169 Hispanic (13.53%), 19 Asian (1.52%), and 233 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,249 | 500 | 749 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| Black/African American | 57 | 20 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 169 | 73 | 96 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 940 | 375 | 565 |
| Two More | 25 | 10 | 15 |
| Un-Known | 37 | 13 | 24 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 54 College Drive, Marion, NC
- 828-652-6021
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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