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The main campus of Mountain State is in Parkersburg, West Virginia (a small city). The school is a private, for-profit school. Mountain State offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to law and medical assistant and technician.
Mountain State does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2005, the school had 139 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Mountain State.
More complete details are provided below.
Mountain State College
1508 Spring St
Parkersburg, WV 26101-3993
General Phone: (304) 485-5487
Admissions Phone: (304) 485-5487
Financial Aid Phone: (304) 485-5487
http://www.mountainstate.org
Mountain State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 19 | medical assistant |
| Law | 3 | legal secretary |
| Business And Management | 3 | accounting |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer support |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | medical transcription |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | substance abuse counseling |
Number of programs and degrees for Mountain State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 30 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 6 |
In 2005, Mountain State had a total enrollment of 139 students (118 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 22% |
| Women | 78% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 19% |
| 35-39 | 18% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 95% |
| Ohio | 5% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Parkersburg, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45 | 36 | 80% | 36 | 100% |
| Men | 10 | 8 | 80% | 8 | 100% |
| Women | 35 | 28 | 80% | 28 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 485-5487
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,165 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,165 |
| Books and supplies | $ 995 |
Financial Aid:
Mountain State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 500800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (304) 485-5487
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $25,000 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $25,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mountain State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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