Walters State Community College

500 S Davy Crockett Pky, Morristown, TN, 37813-6899 - View a map of this school Map

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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. ...

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  • Walters State Community College
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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.

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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.

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