Mountain Gateway Community College

www.mgcc.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $4,902
    3.03% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $5,728
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    989
    23.8% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    37.7%
    43 Graduates

    About

    Mountain Gateway Community College is a higher education institution located in Alleghany County, VA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Mountain Gateway Community College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (65 degrees awarded), Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions (23 degrees), and Other Business Operations Support & Secretarial Services (9 degrees).

    In 2024, 339 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mountain Gateway Community College. 44.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (281 degrees), 11.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Mountain Gateway Community College is $4,902, which is $−3,258 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Mountain Gateway Community College is $4,902, which is $3,258 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,728.

    In 2024, 35% of undergraduate students attending Mountain Gateway Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $4,902
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mountain Gateway Community College was $4,902. The cost of tuition at Mountain Gateway Community College is $−3,258 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $5,728
    2024 Value
    13.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Mountain Gateway Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,728. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Mountain Gateway Community College grew by 13.1%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $8,300
    Room and Board
    $2,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Mountain Gateway Community College was of $8,300 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.19% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    35%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    5%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    35% of undergraduate students at Mountain Gateway Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 10.3% with respect to 2023, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Mountain Gateway Community College had a total enrollment of 989 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Mountain Gateway Community College is 235 students and the part-time enrollment is 754. This means that 23.8% of students enrolled at Mountain Gateway Community College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Mountain Gateway Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.5% White, 4.85% Two or More Races, 4.75% Hispanic or Latino, 3.64% Black or African American, 1.42% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.91% Asian, and 0.101% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Mountain Gateway Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.6%), followed by White Male (36.7%) and Black or African American Male (4.61%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    23.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Mountain Gateway Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 989 students. The full-time enrollment at Mountain Gateway Community College is 235 and the part-time enrollment is 754. This means that 23.8% of students enrolled at Mountain Gateway Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    60%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mountain Gateway Community College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Mountain Gateway Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      806 enrolled students
    2. Two or More Races
      48 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      47 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Mountain Gateway Community College is 81.5% White, 4.85% Two or More Races, 4.75% Hispanic or Latino, 3.64% Black or African American, 1.42% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.91% Asian, and 0.101% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 20 students (2.02%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 35 fewer women than men received degrees from Mountain Gateway Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mountain Gateway Community College is white (281 degrees awarded). There were 11.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Mountain Gateway Community College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (65 degrees awarded), followed by Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions (23 degrees) and Other Business Operations Support & Secretarial Services (9 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mountain Gateway Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (34 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (16 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (23 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Other managers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mountain Gateway Community College are Other managers (91,225 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (70,404 people), Construction managers (54,519 people), Software developers (45,606 people), and Chief executives & legislators (27,961 people).

    The most specialized majors at Mountain Gateway Community College in 2024 are Construction (34 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (16 degrees), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (129 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mountain Gateway Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Nurse anesthetists

    The most specialized majors at Mountain Gateway Community College are Construction (34 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (16 degrees), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (129 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mountain Gateway Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (144,007 people), Construction (138,247 people), Computer Systems Design (74,731 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (65,059 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (46,682 people).

    The most specialized majors at Mountain Gateway Community College are Construction (34 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (16 degrees), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (129 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mountain Gateway Community College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
      65 degrees awarded
    2. Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions
      23 degrees awarded
    3. Other Business Operations Support & Secretarial Services
      9 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Mountain Gateway Community College was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 65 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    187
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    152
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 187 degrees were awarded to men at Mountain Gateway Community College, which is 1.23 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (152).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Mountain Gateway Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.857 times less than the 42 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Mountain Gateway Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.17 times more than the 36 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    33%
    100% Completion Time
    46%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 33% of students graduating from Mountain Gateway Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      281 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      25 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      15 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Mountain Gateway Community College is white (281 degrees awarded). There were 11.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

    2.95% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      175 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      174 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      173 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mountain Gateway Community College is white female (175 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (174 degrees).

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    Operations

    Mountain Gateway Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $7.69M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 35.2k (0.457%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Mountain Gateway Community College had a total salary expenditure of 13.7M. Mountain Gateway Community College employs 10 Instructors, 5 Associate professors and 3 Assistant professors. Most academics at Mountain Gateway Community College are Male Instructor (6), Female Associate professor (4), and Female Instructor (4).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mountain Gateway Community College are: Management, with 30 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 10 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 3 employees.

    Endowment

    $7.69M
    2024 Endowment
    0.558%
    decline from 2023

    Mountain Gateway Community College has an endowment valued at about $7.69M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Mountain Gateway Community College declined 0.558% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.28M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $5.32M
    2024 Salaries
    4.36%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Mountain Gateway Community College paid a median of $5.32M in salaries, which represents 38.8% of their overall expenditure ($13.7M) and a 4.36% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.28% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.41% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.27M
    Instructional Salaries
    19
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Mountain Gateway Community College paid a total of $1.27M to 19 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.9% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mountain Gateway Community College were Management with 30 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 3 employees.

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