Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington

5000 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington serves 2,506 students (95% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,506 students
  • Private-state tuition: $10,485
  • Acceptance Rate: 67%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 70%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 179 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
179 staff
256 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
8
93

Student Body

The student population of Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington diversity score of 0.61 is more than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,506 students
2,142 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,390 students
693 students
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# Part-Time Students
116 students
1,449 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
371 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,390 students
693 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
116 students
1,583 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
n/a
3%
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% Hispanic
3%
10%
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% Black
54%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington and the percentage of Black community college students in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
30%
60%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington and the percentage of White community college students in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
7%
4%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in NC.
Diversity Score
0.61
0.59
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
7.7%
1.63%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,100
$27,500
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of NC by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $10,485 is less than the state average of $19,438. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$10,485
$19,438
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
81%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,000
$11,865
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,846
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
67%
53%
This chart display the percent admitted of Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington and the community college average percent admitted of NC by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington cost?
Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington's private state tuition is approximately $10,485.
What schools are Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington often compared to?
Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmingtonis often viewed alongside schools like Cape Fear Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington?
The acceptance rate of Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington is 67%, which is higher than the state average of 53%.
What is Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington's ranking?
Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,506 students
  • Private-state tuition: $10,485
  • Acceptance Rate: 67%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 70%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,923 per year for in-state students and $9,541 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,438 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in North Carolina is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

North Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in North Carolina is Durham Technical Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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