Western Piedmont Community College: Ranking & Review
Morganton rank | United States rank | World rank |
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1 | 2942 | 9640 |
Western Piedmont Community College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
Total | Men | Women | |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 | |
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Graduation rate | 29% | 33% | 26% |
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General info
Alternative names | WPCC |
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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 |
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Address | 1001 Burkemont Ave Morganton, North Carolina, 28655-4511 United States |
Urbanization level | City: Small |
Phone | 8284383500 |