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Overview
Wake Technical Community College is a 2-year institution that offers technical certifications, associate degrees, and non-credit courses. The school operates multiple campuses around Wake County, North Carolina, making it the largest community college in the state. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System and allows high school students to begin earning college credit while finishing their diploma. Wake Tech has an open admissions policy.
Average Net Price:
$6,876
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $2,336 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $7,582 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1756 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,282
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,826
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$979
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
40%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1731
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,826
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
60%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,460
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$135
Students receiving federal loans
60%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,435
Average Other Loans Per Year
$7,952
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
4913
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
21,551
Total Number of Undergrads
21,551
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
50
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
44
Countries Represented
139
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
38%
Student Organizations
50
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagles
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
83
Total Female Athletes
58
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Golf
- Soccer
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Wake Technical Community College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,000
Top 5 Cities
Raleigh
Charlotte
Greensboro
Wilmington
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
Wake Technical Community College
WakeMed
North Carolina State University
Cisco
UNC REX Healthcare
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Information Technology
Business Development
Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,250
Loan Default Rate
10%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$135
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are Sayingwake technical community is the best community college in north carolina in my opinion.
the programs are great and they are designed to give every student the start they needed in the career field they are pursuing.
i would recommend any one to start their core subjects at wake technical community college because its cheaper and wake tech has an excellent transfer program.
the programs are great and they are designed to give every student the start they needed in the career field they are pursuing.
i would recommend any one to start their core subjects at wake technical community college because its cheaper and wake tech has an excellent transfer program.
Oneal from Raleigh, NC
the best college that recognizes exceptional academic capability,nurture and rewards it.instructors are friendly and willing to help you achieve your academic/career goals. resources like library and ilc enhanced the conduciveness of the learning environment.
Samuel from Apex, NC
When I was at Wake Tech I learn a lot in the gaming development field.
Most if not all teachers had experience in the gaming industry. Those teachers earned every bit of their paycheck and then some. I learn numerous programming techniques and got to use several programs.
Most if not all teachers had experience in the gaming industry. Those teachers earned every bit of their paycheck and then some. I learn numerous programming techniques and got to use several programs.
C.L
Wake Technical Community College has good teachers and they help a lot if I do not understand a subject.
Wake Tech is a College that has very good resources for all the classes.
Also Wake Tech has a very good security, it make me feel secure.
Wake Tech is a College that has very good resources for all the classes.
Also Wake Tech has a very good security, it make me feel secure.
Diana from Zebulon, NC
The college offers course for all levels of learning. You can refresh your old skills and learn new skills. The degree programs are will allow you to transfer to other skills within the university system.
Knightdale, NC
I feel as though I have professors that are preparing me for the challenge of my major.
David from Angier, NC
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