Mayland offers a variety of curriculum programs, including numerous college transfer options, as well as adult education, distance learning, and dual enrollment for high school students. The open-door admission policy accepts students as young as 14, in the Early College High School, and as senior as octogenarians, in the Continuing Education Program.
School Highlights
Mayland Community College serves 850 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 850 students
In-state tuition: $2,561
Out-state tuition: $8,584
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 14%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 62% over five years.
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The student population of Mayland Community College has declined by 17% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 3:1 over five years.
The Mayland Community College diversity score of 0.25 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,561 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,584 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
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Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Association of Student Medical AssistantsCircle K International
Collegiate Future Farmers of America (FFA)Early Childhood Education Club
Human Services Student OrganizationStudent Ambassadors Association
Student Government AssociationStudent Nurses Assiciation
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
School Mascot: Eagle
Mayland Community College is located in the Appalachian
Mountains of western North Carolina. It is currently one of 58
institutions operating under the North Carolina Community College
System.
Mayland offers a variety of curriculum programs, including
numerous college transfer options, as well as adult education,
distance learning, and dual enrollment for high school students.
The open-door admission policy accepts students as young as 14, in
the Early College High School, and as senior as octogenarians, in
the Continuing Education Program.???
To assist the local workforce, MCC provides hundreds of
workforce development and continuing education courses that
directly serve the needs of local and regional business and
industries, as well as the civic and cultural interests of the
community. And the colleges recent revitalization involves a strong
commitment to the economic development within the three counties it
serves.
In addition, Mayland Community College offers correctional
education at Avery/Mitchell and Mountain View correctional
facilities.
Our successes and achievements consistently receive national
rankings.
10th ranked college on the 50 top community colleges
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32nd ranked college in the top 50 community colleges
?Washington Monthly
9th ranked college in the nations top 10 community colleges
?Bankrate, Inc.
16th ranked in Community Colleges in the U.S.??Create A Careers
Top 25?
In its role as the educational gateway to opportunity in
Mitchell, Avery, and Yancey counties, Mayland values community,
excellence, and opportunity above all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mayland Community College cost?
Mayland Community College's tuition is approximately $2,561 for In-State students and $8,584 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Mayland Community College?
The acceptance rate of Mayland Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
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