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General Information About 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. The college provides life-long learning opportunities by: · Offering comprehensive academic transfer, professional/technical, developmental, basic skills and continuing education programs through traditional and non-traditional delivery methods; · Providing comprehensive student support services; · Interacting and assisting with others to encourage, promote and facilitate economic growth and community development; · Recruiting, retaining and developing a highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff who are dedicated to quality education and service to the college and the community; · Enhancing student life by sponsoring a variety of educational, cultural, and community services and activities.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 2-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - Distance learning opportunities
- Weekend/evening college
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Credit for life experiences
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Less than 1 year certificate
- 1-2 years certificate
- Associate's degree
Campus Setting - Town: Distant
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $1,668 Room & Board Charge $0 Books & Supplies Cost $1,000 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $1,163,405 Other Federal Grants $45,716 Scholarships & Fellowships $1,379,556 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $337,344 Average Grant Dollars Issued $0 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $689,778 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 1,876 Native American 4 Asian 28 African American 118 Hispanic 36 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 732 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 0
