Mountain State College is permanently closed and does not accept new applications (closed date: 03/31/2024). Current students will be assisted with their personal higher education goals. In addition, transcript and other document services may be available online. Check and find available services at the school's homepage.

The following information is based on the U.S. Department of Education data for the last active year of the school. You may want to check the information for reference or research purposes. It was a 2-4 year, private (for-profit) school located in Parkersburg, WV.

Mountain State College was classified as Associate's - Private For-profit by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering was Associate's degree. The tuition & fees in the last active year were $8,665. 100% of enrolled students had received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount was $9,696 at Mountain State College. The school had a total enrollment of 20 and the student to faculty ratio was 12 to 1.

Directory Information

Address1508 Spring St, Parkersburg, WV
Closed Date03/31/2024
Phone304-485-5487
School Webwww.msc.edu/
School Type2-4 year, private (for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryAssociate's - Private For-profit
Highest Degree OfferedAssociate's degree

Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, the tuition and fees were $8,665 at Mountain State College. Total 20 students were attending at the school and it did not possess campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).

Undergraduate$8,665
source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education

Key Statistics

The average graduation rate was 88%. The average earning in 10 years after graduation of the school was $19,200.

Key academic stats for Mountain State College were listed in the table below.

Key Academics Stats
Graduation Rate88%
Retention Rate67%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
Student Population20 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid$9,696
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$19,200

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Mountain State College had offered online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

The following table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate,
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationNo
Study AbroadNo

It provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Special Characteristics

The following table shows the special characteristics that Mountain State College offered/had.

Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationNot applicable
Board/Meal PlanNo
Dormitory CapacityNo Campus Housing Facilities Provided