Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington

5000 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
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Tel: (910) 392-4660
www.miller-motte.edu
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School Highlights

Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington serves 2,408 students (89% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.

Top Rankings

Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in North Carolina for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 179 teachers has grown by 459% over five years.
Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate'sAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty179 staff256 staff
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Number of Programs Offered1512

Student Body

The student population of Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington has declined by 30% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 41:1 over five years.
The Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,408 students2,330 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio13:110:1
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# Full-Time Students2,148 students727 students
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# Part-Time Students260 students1,603 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
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% Asian		-
3%
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% Hispanic
4%
12%
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% Black
62%
21%
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% White
27%
55%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score0.540.64
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$25,100$27,500
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Tuition Cost 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
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid83%76%
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Median Debt for Graduates$13,000$12,026
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in NC by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$5,625
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Acceptance Rate67%53%
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington is Cape Fear Community College (3.8 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Cape Fear Community College
    Cape Fear Community College Photo - CFCC's Union Station Building is one of the college's newest facilities in downtown Wilmington.
    Public
    8,629 students | 3.80 Mi411 North Front Street
    Wilmington, NC 28401
    (910) 362-7000     3.808,629
  • Brunswick Community College
    Public
    1,585 students | 24.30 Mi50 College Rd
    Bolivia, NC 28422
    (910) 755-7300     24.301,585
  • Coastal Carolina Community College
    Public
    3,797 students | 46.30 Mi444 Western Blvd
    Jacksonville, NC 28546
    (910) 455-1221     46.303,797
  • James Sprunt Community College
    Public
    1,266 students | 49.00 Mi133 James Sprunt Drive
    Kenansville, NC 28349
    (910) 296-2400     49.001,266
  • Southeastern Community College
    Public
    1,524 students | 51.70 Mi4564 Chadbourn Hwy
    Whiteville, NC 28472
    (910) 642-7141     51.701,524
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 2,408 students
  • Private-state tuition: $10,485
  • Acceptance Rate: 67%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 73%
Did You Know?
For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,920 per year for in-state students and $9,538 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,438 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in North Carolina is 69%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

North Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in North Carolina is Richmond Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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