McDowell Technical Community College

2-4 Years Public College In Marion, NC

McDowell Technical Community College (referred to as McDowell Technical CC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Marion, NC. It is classified as Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at McDowell Technical Community College is $1,958 for North Carolina residents and $6,566 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 1,100 and student to faculty ratio is 14.29% (7 to 1).The highest degree offered at McDowell Technical Community College is Associate's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, and Associate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$1,958 (North Carolina Residents) $6,566 (out-of-state)
Student Population1,100
Graduation Rate45%
Student to Faculty Ratio7 to 1
McDowell Technical Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1975 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at McDowell Technical Community College is $1,958 for North Carolina residents and $6,566 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. McDowell Technical Community College offers the alternative tuition plans. 98 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,282 (exclude student loans).
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
McDowell Technical Community College offers the distance learning courses, but students may be required to attend/visit regular classes to complete their degree/programs. McDowell Technical Community College offers weekend/evening college program. On McDowell Technical Community College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at McDowell Technical Community College
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses
Special learning Opportunities
  • Weekend/evening college
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children
McDowell Technical Community College Mission Statement
McDowell Technical Community College is a member of the North Carolina Community College System, dedicated to providing student-centered accessible, high-quality educational opportunities and services which fulfill the personal development, training and employment needs of the residents, businesses, and industries of McDowell County and the surrounding areas through an open-door admissions policy. The college recognizes each person's right to an education and seeks to contribute to the maximum development of a globally and culturally diverse workforce and improve the quality of life of the individuals in our community.