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 41%.
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:
Category
Attribute
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
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 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,506 students
2,142 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
2,390 students
693 students
# Part-Time Students
116 students
1,449 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
371 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,390 students
693 students
# 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%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
11%
% Black
54%
18%
% White
30%
59%
% Two or more races
5%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.60
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
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
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,000
$11,865
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,846
Acceptance Rate
67%
53%
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington is Cape Fear Community College (3.8 miles away)
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