Pierpont Community and Technical College
Pierpont Community and Technical College is a public community college in Fairmont, West Virginia, enrolling about 959 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $5,762 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,762
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,325 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 959 82.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.15%
Pierpont Community and Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Pierpont Community and Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pierpont Community and Technical College?
Pierpont Community and Technical College is located in Fairmont, WV (ZIP 26554).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Pierpont Community and Technical College public or private?
Pierpont Community and Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Pierpont Community and Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $5,762 in-state, $13,660 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,325.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,780 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,956 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,360 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,453 |
| $110,001+ | $14,707 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $23,048.
How big is Pierpont Community and Technical College?
Total enrollment: 959 students.
About 83% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pierpont Community and Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 42.15%.
First-year retention: 59.0%.
What do graduates of Pierpont Community and Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $31,618 six years after entry; $35,132 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,110.
21.92% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pierpont Community and Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (976 completions)
- CIP 240102 (436 completions)
- CIP 159999 (184 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (44 completions)
- CIP 470607 (41 completions)
- CIP 511009 (40 completions)
- CIP 110901 (32 completions)
- CIP 470608 (22 completions)
- CIP 510907 (18 completions)
- CIP 510716 (16 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pierpont Community and Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 42.15%; median earnings $35,132 at 10 years; net price $8,325. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$5,762
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pierpont Community and Technical College was $5,762.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,325
2024 Value
In 2024 Pierpont Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,325.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$33,300 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,325 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$23,048 4-Year In-State Tuition
$54,640 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pierpont Community and Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
21.92% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
13.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pierpont Community and Technical College was 0.00%.
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 Pierpont Community and Technical 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 | $4,150 | $9,852 | $9,045 |
| 2014 | $4,440 | $10,542 | $9,553 |
| 2015 | $4,460 | $10,574 | $9,706 |
| 2016 | $4,684 | $11,128 | $9,971 |
| 2017 | $4,918 | $11,684 | $8,948 |
| 2018 | $4,938 | $11,704 | $9,912 |
| 2019 | $4,938 | $11,704 | $9,378 |
| 2020 | $4,986 | $12,056 | $10,632 |
| 2021 | $5,086 | $12,056 | $9,780 |
| 2022 | $5,086 | $12,056 | $8,498 |
| 2023 | $5,594 | $13,262 | $9,096 |
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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
82.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pierpont Community and Technical College in 2024 is 959 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
59.0%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
42.15% 100% Completion Time
42.15% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.15% of students graduating from Pierpont Community and Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pierpont Community and Technical College.
Return on Investment
$12,110 Median Student Debt
$35,132 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
34.47% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
955.02% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Pierpont Community and Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 24.0102: 436 completions
CIP 15.9999: 184 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 44 completions
CIP 47.0607: 41 completions
CIP 51.1009: 40 completions
CIP 11.0901: 32 completions
CIP 47.0608: 22 completions
CIP 51.0907: 18 completions
CIP 51.0716: 16 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 976 completions
Most popular programs at Pierpont Community and Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pierpont Community and Technical College graduates.
About
Pierpont Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Fairmont, WV, offering 33 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 959 students. The institution maintains a 42.15% graduation rate. Approximately 21.92% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Fairmont, WV 26554
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Pierpont Community and Technical 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.
FAQ
How much does Pierpont Community and Technical College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $5,762 and average net price is $8,325 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Pierpont Community and Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $31,618 six years after entry and $35,132 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pierpont Community and Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Pierpont Community and Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,110.
How big is Pierpont Community and Technical College?
Total enrollment is about 959 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pierpont Community and Technical College public or private?
Pierpont Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Fairmont, WV.
Is Pierpont Community and Technical College an HBCU?
No. Pierpont Community and Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pierpont Community and Technical College a tribal college?
No. Pierpont Community and Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pierpont Community and Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Pierpont Community and Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.6%).
Is Pierpont Community and Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pierpont Community and Technical 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
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.