Wayne County Community College District

801 W Fort St, Detroit, MI, 48226
Tel: (313)496-2600
Public | 21,198 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Wayne County Community College District serves 21,198 students (31% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 54:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body.
  • Wayne County Community College District is one of 6 community colleges within Wayne County, MI.

School Overview:
Wayne County Community College District
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)		 392 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 21,198 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:54 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 6,621 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 14,577 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 1% 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 2% 6%
% Black		 73% 15%
% White		 23% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $2,668 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $3,388 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Wayne County Community College District has completed 35 years of uninterrupted operation and development of comprehensive educational services. Both directly and indirectly, our students and the 2.3 million people living within the College's service district have enjoyed the benefits of constantly improved instructional programs and community services.
  • The Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) is a multi-campus multi-cultural institution seeking to improve the quality of life in our communities. WCCCD provides affordable higher education and flexible training opportunities through a diverse catalog of courses, programs, and initiatives.
  • The College's five campuses are located in industrial, rural and metropolitan areas where a major share of Michigan's technical and skilled occupations is located. Because of the diversity of its service areas, WCCCD places a strong emphasis on occupational and career programs, and traditional college and university transfer programs, including those within the liberal arts discipline.
  • For many of our students the college offers an opportunity to transfer to four – year colleges or universities to obtain advanced degrees. Others pursue self-enrichment through a wide variety of non-credit workshops, from personal financial planning and property management to basic and intermediate computer skill training, through the college's Community Education Department.
  • Wayne County Community College District has received a 10-year accreditation at the associate's degree levels by the Commission on Institutions Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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Nearby Schools:

Wayne County Community College District
21198 students | 0 mi. away
Henry Ford Community College
18525 students | 9.2 mi. away

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