McDowell Technical Community College

McDowell Technical CC Overview

McDowell Technical Community College (McDowell Technical CC) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Marion, NC. It is classified as urban-serving Associate's college by Carnegie Classification

The McDowell Technical CC's tuition & fees is $2,032 for North Carolina residents and $6,640 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 48% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,772.

The school has a total enrollment of 1,249 and the students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).

McDowell Technical Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of McDowell Technical Community College is $2,032 for in-state students and $6,640 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $2,109 for North Carolina residents and $6,715 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$2,032	$6,640

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$2,109	$6,715

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Graduation Rate »	48%
Transfer-out Rate	13%
Retention Rate	80%(full-time), 57% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	12.50% (8 to 1)
Student Population »	1,249 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$7,772

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

McDowell Technical Community College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at McDowell Technical CC
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	No
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes

Address	54 College Drive, Marion, NC 28752-8728
Phone	828-652-6021
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	2-4 year, public
Carnegie Category	Associate Colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Associate's degree

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