West Kentucky Community and Technical College

4810 Alben Barkley Drive, Paducah, KY, 42002-7380
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Public | 7,600 students
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College serves 7,600 students (31% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College is one of 2 community colleges within McCracken County, KY.

School Overview:

West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)
225 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 7,600 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:34 1:21
# Full-Time Students
2,375 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students
5,225 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan
- 1%
% Asian
- 2%
% Hawaiian
- 1%
% Hispanic
- 6%
% Black
- 15%
% White
- 62%
% Two or more races
- 2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)
$3,120 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)
$10,680 $8,679
 

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Nearby Schools:

West Kentucky Community and Technical College
7600 students | 0 mi. away
Daymar College-Paducah Main
378 students | 2.3 mi. away

View all collleges in: Kentucky, McCracken, Paducah , Zip 42002

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