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Western Piedmont Community College

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Tuition & Fees $8,794
($2,650)
Student Population 1,749
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $5,665
Graduation Rate 39 %
Students:Faculty 11 : 1

Academic Overview

Western Piedmont Community College is a public, 2-4 years institute located in Morganton, North Carolina. It is an Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $2,650 for North Carolina residents and $8,794 for out-of-state students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 1,749 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from Western Piedmont Community College varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $27,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, WPCC's tuition & fees is $2,650 for North Carolina residents and $8,794 for non-residents.
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Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$2,650$8,794
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at WPCC.
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,665 and 77% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,749 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Western Piedmont Community College is 39 %
Graduation Rate
39%
Transfer-out Rate for Western Piedmont Community College is 14 %
Transfer-out Rate
14%
Retention Rate for Western Piedmont Community College is 67 %
Retention Rate
67%
Student Population for Western Piedmont Community College is 1,749
Student Population
1,749
Student to Faculty Ratio for Western Piedmont Community College is 11 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,665 at Western Piedmont Community College.
Financial Aid Amount
$5,665

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1001 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC 28655-4511
Phone828-448-3500
WEBhttps://www.wpcc.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.wpcc.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www2.cfnc.org/exclusive.html#/applicationlogin/WestPCC/Undergrad/WestPCCUndergradApp
Financial Aidhttps://www.wpcc.edu/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.wpcc.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.wpcc.edu/students/student-services/veterans-affairs
Disability Servicehttps://www.wpcc.edu/disability-services/

Offered Degrees

WPCC offers 66 major programs through online and on-site education where 2 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's332
Less Than 1 Year Certificate250
1-2 Years Certificate80

Special Learning Opportunities

Western Piedmont Community College offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✗
Study Abroad✗
Campus Housing✗
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Western Piedmont Community College has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗
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