Wilson Technical Community College

902 Herring Ave, Wilson, NC, 27893-3310 - View a map of this school Map

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The mission of Wilson Technical Community College, a public post secondary educational institution, is to provide high-quality educational programs and support services, in an expanding, multi-cultural global community....

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School Overview:

  • Wilson Technical Community College
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County Wilson County, NC -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 851 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 998 students 1,443 students
Total Enrollment 1,849 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 55% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 52% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,010 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 14% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,395 $1,275
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 4% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $810 $1,147
% Students Receiving Loans 2% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,219 $3,143

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.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

  • Rose promoted to chief (Washington Daily News)
    posted on March 10, 2010 at 07:25:54 am
    Robbie Rose, the new chief of the Washington Fire-Rescue-EMS Department, has been with the department for many years, but not as long as the antique fire engine on which he sat Tuesday morning. Rose was promoted to chief Monday.
  • New Fire Chief Named For Washington (WITN 7 North Carolina)
    posted on March 8, 2010 at 10:23:27 pm
    Robbie Rose was named fire/rescue/EMS chief Monday after serving as interim chief since last June.
  • SBI agent plans to challenge sheriff (The Wilson Times)
    posted on September 28, 2009 at 02:48:03 am
    An N.C. State Bureau of Investigation agent with an extensive law enforcement record in Wilson County plans to file for sheriff next year. Calvin Woodard has said intends to run in 2010 as a Democrat ...
  • In a pinch, Dancy's the man (The Wilson Times)
    posted on February 21, 2009 at 08:10:11 am
    As Wilson County's emergency manager, Gordon Deno appreciates Rodney Dancy as a man who can be counted on in a crisis. "Rodney's very laid back and dependable," Deno said this week. "He knows all the ...

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