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Mercer County Technical Education Center
- 1397 Stafford Dr
- Princeton, WV 24740
- OPEID College Code: 02535500
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- General Phone: (304) 425-9551 x126
- Director: William Sherwood
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 69

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- Students will have an equal opportunity to obtain work skills needed in a changing society
- Facilities and Programs Offered
None Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 73%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 70% | - | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $3,382 | - | - |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Nursing, Other
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $2,800 | $2,600 | $2,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $615 | $600 | $600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $11,615 | $11,200 | $11,100 |
| Off Campus with Family | $7,915 | $7,700 | $7,600 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing, Other | $3,415 | 1,350 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| Dental Assisting | $6,600 | 1,080 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| Electrician | $3,500 | 1,080 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| Cosmetology | $4,655 | 2,000 Contact Hours | - Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Construction Trades | |
| Electrician | 16 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |
| Dental Assisting | 13 |
| Nursing, Other | 26 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | |
| Cosmetology | 4 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 69 Undergraduate: 69
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 14 Female: 55
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 14 Female: 55
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 69 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 69 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 6 | 9% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 63 | 91% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 19 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 9 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 14 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 16 | 23% |
| Ages 30-34 | 5 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 3 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 31 | 31 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 21 | 21 | - |
| Primarily Instruction | 21 | 21 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 1 | 1 | - |
| Other Professionals | 4 | 4 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 5 | 5 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 16%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 88% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 79% |
| Female | 91% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 100% |
| White | 87% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
