Western Piedmont Community College: Ranking & Review
| Morganton rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2942 | 9640 |
Western Piedmont Community College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 1,834 | 730 | 1,104 |
1,080 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
286 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
Western Piedmont Community College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Western Piedmont Community College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Off-campus | $15,334 | $21,478 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Western Piedmont Community College does not provide on-campus housing.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $145 | $145 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $76 | $268 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 180 | 180 |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 102 | 102 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 51 | 51 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 31 | 31 |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 25 | 25 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 14 | 14 |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 11 | 11 |
| Communications Technologies & Technicians and Support Services | 9 | 9 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 9 | 9 |
| Education | 8 | 8 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 6 | 6 |
| Precision Production | 4 | 4 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 4 | 4 |
| Construction Trades | 4 | 4 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences | ||
| Grand Total | 464 | 464 |
A total of 464 2-year associate's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Western Piedmont Community College.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 33% | 26% |
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General info
| Alternative names | WPCC |
|---|---|
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Mission Statement | Western Piedmont Community College's mission is to provide accessible, high-quality education that improves lives and promotes growth in our community. |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 250 |
| Instructional FTE | 131 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 2-year |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.wpcc.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 Burkemont Ave Morganton, North Carolina, 28655-4511 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Small |
| Phone | 8284383500 |