Wake Technical Community College

9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC, 27603-5696
Tel: (919)866-5000
Public | 17,620 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Wake Technical Community College serves 17,620 students (41% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • Wake Technical Community College is one of 5 community colleges within Wake County, NC.

School Overview:
Wake Technical Community 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)		 774 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 17,620 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:23 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 7,153 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 10,467 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)		 $1,890 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $8,034 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • In pursuit of its mission, this public two-year comprehensive postsecondary educational institution adheres to an open-door policy by offering quality accessible and affordable educational opportunities to all adults regardless of age, sex, socioeconomic status, ethnic origin, race, religion, or disability. To meet the needs of its community, the College focuses on providing support services, resources, community outreach, and partnerships; programs in basic skills development; vocational, technical, and occupational training; and college/university transfer preparation.
  • Wake Technical Community College is a tax-supported, public nonprofit educational institution under the control of a Board of Trustees. It is an institutional member of the North Carolina Community College System, State Board of Community Colleges. Authority for the establishment of the College is found in Chapter 115D of the General Statutes of North Carolina and the amendments thereto. The College was chartered on April 3, 1958, as the Wake County Industrial Education Center. Operation actually began October 7, 1963, with 34 curriculum students on campus and 270 enrolled in the various industrial training programs.
  • The College offers credit programs leading to associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates designed for immediate entry into employment, an associate degree in general education, and associate degrees designed to transfer to four-year institutions. The College also offers pre-curriculum programs for students to develop academic proficiency so that they may successfully complete curriculum courses.
  • The college provides occupational career enhancement programs for individuals and support for economic development to businesses, industries, and agencies. Basic skills education, English as a Second Language and a wide variety of continuing education courses and programs for personal enrichment are offered on campus and throughout the county. The College further serves its constituents by providing a broad range of community services, partnerships, and outreach programs.
  • Wake Technical Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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