Walters State Community College
500 S Davy Crockett Pky, Morristown, TN, 37813-6899 -
Map
School Notes Overview:
Walters State Community College, a public two-year higher education institution, is a component of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents. The mission of Walters State is consistent with the college's shared vision for guiding the college into the twenty-first century and with the values expressed within the Campus Compact. Walters State is a learning centered, comprehensive community college established to provide affordable and quality higher education opportunities for the residents of upper East Tennessee. The college offers programs of study that lead to the Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science in Teaching, and Associate of Applied Science degrees. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Hamblen County, TN | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 3,047 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,691 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 5,738 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 56% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 30% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,126 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 54% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,752 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 30% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,389 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 18% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,058 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- As a comprehensive community college, Walters State provides leadership to a geographically large and diverse service area. The primary service area includes the counties of Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Sevier, and Union. The college has a TBR approved expanded service area including other East Tennessee counties for Public Safety and Health programs.
- Walters State provides university parallel programs, programs and courses in business, technical education, health, public safety, and arts and sciences, continuing education and community service programs, personal enrichment, and lifelong learning, cultural enrichment programs, public service programs, advanced, honors, and developmental education programs, programs, services, and activities designed to enhance student opportunities, achievement, personal development, sense of civic responsibility, leadership skills, and general welfare.
- Walters State is accredited by the Commission on Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Two Candidates File To Run In Elections (The Greeneville Sun)
posted on March 13, 2010 at 05:43:58 am
Two more candidates have filed qualifying petitions for coming elections, one for the Greene County School board and the other for Democratic state committeeman. - GPC’s Ezell strikes out 13 batters in no-hitter (Rockdale Citizen)
posted on March 3, 2010 at 03:50:35 am
COVINGTON — Freshman right-hander Christina Ezell pitched a no-hitter, striking out 13, Saturday in a 1-0 eight-inning victory over No. 5-ranked Florida State College at Jacksonville in the GPC Spring Invitational at the Newton Campus. - Brown Won't Run For Commission, Cites Hatch Act (The Greeneville Sun)
posted on February 26, 2010 at 04:44:38 pm
Sun Photo by Phil Gentry County Commissioner Bill Brown completes paperwork Thursday morning in the Greene County Election Commission office to withdraw his name from the coming county primary election, due to concerns about the federal Hatch Act. Assisting him is Administrator of Elections Donna Burgner. - Erwin police warn of call scam for fire equipment donations (Johnson City Press)
posted on February 24, 2010 at 09:51:27 pm
ERWIN — The Erwin Police Department is warning citizens of a scam circulating in the area in which callers are seeking donations for equipment for the Erwin Fire Department. - House burns off Droke Lane near Jonesborugh (Johnson City Press)
posted on February 24, 2010 at 09:36:29 pm
Firefighters have extinguished a house fire just northwest of Jonesborough.
School Map:
Get: driving directions
Weather: 10-day forecast
or monthly climate averages.
Tip: Zoom in/out using the slider below. View aerial photos using the Satellite or Hybrid buttons.
Private College
Public College
Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.
More Options:
- Request Info:
Get info / application from Walters State Community College
- View website:
Visit school website
- Tools: Search schools by zip, Compare schools side-by-side
- Return to: Tennessee community colleges, Home
- Most Recent
- Banning Sex Offenders on Campus
- Attending School with Your Parents
- California's Falling Enrollment Rates
- Free Dental Services on Campus
- High School Sophomores in College
- Most Popular
- H.S. Diploma vs. GED
- High Paying Careers Not Requiring Bachelors
- Free Tuition for Unemployed Students
- Earn a GED and College Degree
- Online Courses
- About College
- Why Community College?
- Choosing a College
- Choosing a College Campus
- School Accreditation
- Top 7 Myths
- Outperforming Typical Colleges
- Online Courses
- Continuing Education
- Careers After College
- Scientist & Engineering Careers
- Recession-Proof Careers
- Licensing & Certification
- Recession-Proof Healthcare Careers
- High Paying Careers Not Requiring Bachelors
- Obtaining Bachelor's Degree
- View more articles
- Affording College
- Affording College
- Save $80K on Tuition
- Understanding Grants
- Community College Loans
- Stafford Loans
- Direct Loans
- Savings-Matching Programs for Tuition
- Scholarships
- Financial Aid Eligibility
- Tuition-Back Guarantee
- Cheap Textbooks
- Financial Help for Single Parents
- President Obama's Financial Aid Proposals
- Work Study Programs
- Veterans in Community Colleges
- View more articles
- Attending College
- Using Your iPod for Better Grades
- Your First Semester
- Community College Enrollment Exams
- Community College Honors Programs
- High School Sophomores in College
- Transferring
- Guaranteed Admissions to Universities
- Transferring Credits
- Culprits of the Low Transfer Rate
- Reverse Transfer Process
- Getting Off of Waiting Lists
- Midnight Classes
- Campus Changes from Increased Enrollment
- Rejected from Community College
- California's Falling Enrollment Rates
- View more articles
- Courses in College
- Community College Math Courses
- Remedial Coursework
- Graduate Early through Course Testing
- Honors Courses
- Economically-Driven Curriculum Changes
- Apprenticeship Program
- Teacher Certification
- Autism Teaching Certificate
- Electronic Health Records Programs
- Nursing Programs
- Smart Grid Degrees and Programs
- Sustainable Energy Training Programs
- Wind Energy Career Programs
- Nano-Technology Courses
- Business Ethics Courses
- View more articles


