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Private For-Profit2-year

Mountain State College

Parkersburg, West Virginia · City: SmallOfficial Website ↗

#311
Nationally
#5
In West Virginia
$8,550
Annual Tuition
per year
Overall Score & Rankings
58/100
Good
#311 nationally
#5 in West Virginia
🎓Graduation Outcomes50
💰Affordability73
📚Academic Environment50
🔬Program Breadth50

Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology →

Mountain State College is a private for-profit two-year community college located in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Annual tuition is $8,550, significantly below average for private colleges. Families earning under $30,000 a year pay an average net price of $14,424 after grants and scholarships — reflecting aid availability at the institution.

Cost & Financial Aid
Annual Tuition$8,550/yr
Room & Board$1,630/yr
Total Cost of Attendance$10,295/yr
Tuition vs National Avg$8,550↑ Above avg
National avg: $38,768
Net Price After Aid by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants & scholarships, by family income

$0 – $30,000$14,424
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Tuition ($8,550/yr) is well below the national average for private for-profit colleges
  • Reasonable room and board costs at $1,630/yr
Consider
  • ·Data on some metrics is not yet available — contact the admissions office for details
Who Is This College Best For?

This college is a strong fit for students planning to transfer to a 4-year university, and working adults seeking career-focused certificates and degrees.

Institution Profile
Type2-year
ControlPrivate For-Profit
LocationParkersburg, West Virginia
SettingCity: Small
SizeUnder 1,000
Affordability Spotlight
$14,424
avg net price/yr for families earning under $30K

Net price is what you actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. File the FAFSA every year to maximize your aid package.

State Ranking
#5
in West Virginia out of 7+ colleges
#311
nationally
Data Source

All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Data notice: All figures are sourced from IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Tuition, acceptance rates, and enrollment figures change annually. Always verify current information directly with the institution. Net price figures are averages and individual aid packages will vary. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by SchoolRankings.org and are not affiliated with U.S. News, Forbes, or any government agency.