Marion, North Carolina · Public · 2-year · Rural area
Overview
McDowell Technical Community College is a public two-year institution based in Marion, North Carolina. Its campus is in a rural area. It enrolled 1,249 students in fall 2024. It is part of North Carolina Community College System.
McDowell Technical Community College offers certificates and associate degrees across 35 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Registered Nursing, and Welding Technology. It awarded 357 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.
The school has an open admission policy. 80% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 8 to 1.
Mission
MTCC enriches our community with access to student-centered, affordable, high-quality, lifelong learning opportunities that promote workforce development.
Key figures
Open
Admission policy
1,249
Students enrolled
80%
First-year retention
357
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
35
Programs and majors
8:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
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Delivery modes
CampusHybrid
Program levels
CertificateAssociate
Programs and majors offered 35
Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.
Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, On-campus day care, Accepts AP credit, Credit for life experience
For veterans and service members
Yellow Ribbon Program, Credit for military training, Dedicated veterans contact