Pierpont Community and Technical College was founded in 1974 to provide opportunities for learning, training and further education that enrich the lives of individuals and promote the economic growth of West Virginia. The college shares a 120-acre campus with Fairmont State University. The student/faculty ratio at the school is 17:1.
“Pierpont is part of the state’s growing high-technology corridor with a metro area of about 250,000 residents. The college strives to enhance the quality of life for people of North-Central West Virginia through accessible, comprehensive, responsive, workforce-related training and quality higher education opportunities.”
— Dr. Johnny M. Moore
President, Pierpont Community & Technical College