McDowell Technical Community College Tuition & Completion
McDowell Technical Community College is a public community college in Marion, North Carolina, enrolling about 608 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,784 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,032. Student demographics in federal data include White (76.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,032
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,784 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 608 27.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.39%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 49.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 231.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 22.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,741
- Room & Board: $11,943 annual estimate
McDowell Technical Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about McDowell Technical Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is McDowell Technical Community College?
McDowell Technical Community College is located in Marion, NC (ZIP 28752-8728).
Is McDowell Technical Community College public or private?
McDowell Technical Community College is a Public institution.
How much does McDowell Technical Community College cost?
Published tuition: $2,032 in-state, $6,640 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,784.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,084 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,478 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,301 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,766 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $8,128.
How big is McDowell Technical Community College?
Total enrollment: 608 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,741 students.
About 27% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at McDowell Technical Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 48.39%.
First-year retention: 80.5%.
What do graduates of McDowell Technical Community College earn?
Median earnings: $33,755 six years after entry; $33,035 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
27.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is McDowell Technical Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (125 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (27 completions)
- Accounting and Finance (27 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (26 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (25 completions)
- Information Technology (21 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (20 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (19 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (17 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is McDowell Technical Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 48.39%; median earnings $33,035 at 10 years; net price $7,784. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,032
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at McDowell Technical Community College was $2,032.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,784
2024 Value
In 2024 McDowell Technical Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,784.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,136 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,784 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$8,128 4-Year In-State Tuition
$26,560 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,943 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,750 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,725 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$62,900 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for McDowell Technical Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at McDowell Technical Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for McDowell Technical Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,776 | $6,384 | $5,183 |
| 2014 | $1,776 | $6,384 | $4,768 |
| 2015 | $1,776 | $6,384 | $4,121 |
| 2016 | $1,900 | $6,508 | $4,003 |
| 2017 | $1,900 | $6,508 | $5,544 |
| 2018 | $1,926 | $6,534 | $5,562 |
| 2019 | $1,926 | $6,534 | $4,867 |
| 2020 | $1,926 | $6,534 | $3,830 |
| 2021 | $1,926 | $6,534 | $4,214 |
| 2022 | $1,958 | $6,566 | $2,064 |
| 2023 | $1,958 | $6,566 | $6,838 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
McDowell Technical Community College reported total enrollment of about 608 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (76.1%), Hispanic or Latino (12.3%), and Black or African American (4.8%). About 27.05% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
27.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at McDowell Technical Community College in 2024 is 608 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,741 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.5%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 76.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
16.13% 100% Completion Time
48.39% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 16.13% of students graduating from McDowell Technical Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 38% male / 62% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 22% male / 78% female
- Accounting and Finance: 33% male / 67% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for McDowell Technical Community College.
Return on Investment
$33,035 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
960.99% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for McDowell Technical Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 32 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 125 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 27 completions
3. Accounting and Finance: 27 completions
4. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 26 completions
5. Welding Technology/Welder: 25 completions
6. Information Technology: 21 completions
7. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 20 completions
8. Business Administration and Management, General: 19 completions
9. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 17 completions
Most popular programs at McDowell Technical Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for McDowell Technical Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for McDowell Technical Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 22.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,780
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,224
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
McDowell Technical Community College is a public institution located in Marion, NC, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Accounting and Finance. Enrollment is approximately 608 students. Student body composition includes White (76.1%), Hispanic or Latino (12.3%), Black or African American (4.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 48.39%. Approximately 27.05% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Marion, NC 28752-8728
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
McDowell Technical Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is McDowell Technical Community College located?
McDowell Technical Community College is located in Marion, NC.
How much does McDowell Technical Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,032 and average net price is $7,784 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,943 annually.
What is the student body demographics at McDowell Technical Community College?
McDowell Technical Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,741 students, White (76.1%), Hispanic or Latino (12.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend McDowell Technical Community College?
About 49.9% of students at McDowell Technical Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of McDowell Technical Community College earn?
Median earnings are $33,755 six years after entry and $33,035 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at McDowell Technical Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is McDowell Technical Community College public or private?
McDowell Technical Community College is a public institution located in Marion, NC.
Is McDowell Technical Community College an HBCU?
No. McDowell Technical Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is McDowell Technical Community College a tribal college?
No. McDowell Technical Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is McDowell Technical Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, McDowell Technical Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.3%).
Is McDowell Technical Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for McDowell Technical Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- North Carolina college costs
- North Carolina colleges by ROI
- North Carolina trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.