Mercer County Technical Education Center
Mercer County Technical Education Center is one of the 10 public 2-year colleges in West Virginia. Its campus is small in size and located in the town of Princeton. The institution offers only undergrad degree programs.
Every year 92% of students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their respective studies.
Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Campus SizeSmall |
| Student to Faculty Ratio9:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate90% |
Nursing Programs Offered
The Mercer County Technical Education Center Practical Nursing Program is designed to prepare adult students for entry level positions in healthcare.
The program is offered in units of study prepared in a progression from the simple to the complex with all elements including theoretical and clinical components.
Admission Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
- Take the Assessment Technologies Inc. Examination for Practical Nurses
Applicants who successfully pass the assessment examination will be notified by mail to submit references forms and student records in preparation for an interview with the admission committee.
The admission committee will review complete applications on the basis of scores on the assessment examination, review of all transcripts and other supporting documentation and the personal interview.
The program accepts a maximum of three students in each admission period. Students accepted into the program are required:
- Attend mandatory orientation
- Complete pre-requisite courses
- Required Health assessment with immunization series
- Physical exam and dental exam
- Submit to a criminal background check
- Submit proof of drug and alcohol screening
- Two week mandatory attendance of math class conducted at the Adult Basic Education Center (a competency of 80% is required for the program)
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 18 |
Compare Schools
The following schools are located within 200 miles radius of Mercer County Technical Education Center
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Wytheville Community College
27.87 miles away |
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New River Community and Technical College
28.2 miles away |
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New River Community College
28.53 miles away |
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Southwest Virginia Community College
45.23 miles away |
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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
60.63 miles away |
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Virginia Western Community College
62.64 miles away |
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Virginia Highlands Community College
67.26 miles away |
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Surry Community College
70.69 miles away |
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Dabney S Lancaster Community College
75.28 miles away |
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Patrick Henry Community College
80.4 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Council on Occupational Education 09/15/2014 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 80% of Mercer County Technical Education Center's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 80% | $5,136 |
| Other Federal Grant | -- | -- |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $2,500 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 3% | $1,000 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,973
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,882 |
| $30,001 to $48,000-- |
| $48,001 to $75,000-- |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
115
Undergrads
0
Graduates
69
Women
46
Men
54%
Full-time
46%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
91% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Hispanic |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Bachelor's in Nursing Degree ScholarshipsApplicants who are registered nurses must have a current license to practice as an RN, have more than a high school diploma and be currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing degree program in ... |
Gustavus B. Capito Fund for Nursing EducationApplicant must be a Charleston, WV resident enrolled as a full time student in an accredited nursing program in West Virginia. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. |
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Bernice Pickens Parsons Fund ScholarshipApplicant must be a resident of West Virginia; preference will be given to Jackson County residents. Applicant must be planning to major in the fields of library science, nursing, or ... |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and West Virginia state board of nursing.
