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 (2023-24)
- 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 grown by 110% 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
110
Student Body
The student population of Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington has grown by 46% 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 12% 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
1,497 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%
10%

% Black
54%
18%

% White
30%
60%

% Two or more races
5%
2%

% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
7%
4%


Diversity Score
0.61
0.59

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 $27,763. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$10,485
$27,763

% 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.
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