Wilson Community College

902 Herring Ave, Wilson, NC, 27893-3310
Tel: (252)291-1195
Public | 2,108 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Wilson Community College serves 2,108 students (55% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body.
  • Wilson Community College is the only community colleges within Wilson County, NC.

School Overview:
Wilson 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)		 117 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 2,108 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:18 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 1,168 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 940 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 1% 1%
% Asian		 1% 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 4% 6%
% Black		 48% 15%
% White		 47% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $1,907 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $8,051 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • The college offers degree program, diploma program that provides curricula for theory and skill competence and human relations skills; college transfer degree program that provides a curriculum of liberal arts studies designed to transfer to four-year institutions; general education degree program that provides general interest and liberal arts studies; basic skills program that provides adult basic education, high school completion, and English as a second language training; community service program that provides life enrichment and cultural development opportunities; and occupational extension program that provides skill training and retraining.
  • The College Transfer Program offers courses in the arts and sciences leading to the Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) or the Associate in Science Degree (A.S.) These courses parallel those required during the first two years of study at four-year colleges and universities.
  • Wilson Technical Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award the Associate Degree.

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Nearby Schools:

Wilson Community College
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