Overview
With a main campus nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Brushy Mountains, Wilkes Community College is a 2-year college serving three counties in northwest North Carolina. WCC is home to five academic departments including a College and Career Readiness division featuring adult education courses. In addition to classroom space, the campus also houses the WCC Gardens which provide a laboratory space for students in the Horticulture Department. Every year, WCC hosts MerleFest—a bluegrass and Appalachian music festival that functions as the biggest fundraiser for The WCC Foundation.
Average Net Price:
$2,520
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
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. | $2,572 |
| 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. | $8,716 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1700 |
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.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,776
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$9,164
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,789
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1926
58%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$9,164
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.
0%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,736
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.
$7,000
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.
$81
Students receiving federal loans
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,736
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
86
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 9 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
2,321
Total Number of Undergrads
2,321
Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
25
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
13
Countries Represented
15
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
48%
Student Organizations
21
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
2
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$27,700
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.
$7,000
Loan Default Rate
17%
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.
$81
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingWilkes Community College is a wonderful place to begin a college career at. This school is an A+ school in academics and has wonderful staff and a lovely facility. This college is top grade when it comes to quality of the education.
Kayla from Purlear, NC
Wilkes has a diversity of programs with wide range of levels, from developmental classes up to second year college classes they have it. WCC also has many of their classes as either online-only, or 1/2 classroom 1/2 online (hybrid) classes which eases scheduling for those with a heavy course load.
Martin from Taylorsville, NC
They offer an awesome selection of courses for high school and post high school students. Also, there are many opportunities and majors for earning an Associates degree. The environment is nice and the town is very friendly.
Marc from Wilkesboro, NC
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