Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington

5000 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
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School Highlights

Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington serves 1,867 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty85 staff141 staff
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Number of Programs Offered138

Student Body

The student population of Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington has declined by 46% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 59:1 over five years.
The Platt College-Miller-Motte-Wilmington diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,867 students2,012 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio22:118:1
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# Full-Time Students1,030 students757 students
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# Part-Time Students837 students1,362 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
3%
10%
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% Black
62%
22%
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% White
26%
55%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
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Diversity Score0.550.63
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$25,100$27,500
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $10,485 is less than the state average of $22,780. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$10,485$22,780
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid92%77%
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Median Debt for Graduates$16,500$11,173
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 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$7,939$5,895
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Acceptance Rate67%53%
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Source: 2019 (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
    8,378 students | 3.80 Mi411 North Front Street
    Wilmington,  NC  28401
    (910) 362-7000     3.808,378
  • Brunswick Community College
    Public
    1,482 students | 24.30 Mi50 College Rd
    Bolivia,  NC  28422
    (910) 755-7300     24.301,482
  • Coastal Carolina Community College
    Public
    3,864 students | 46.30 Mi444 Western Blvd
    Jacksonville,  NC  28546
    (910) 455-1221     46.303,864
  • James Sprunt Community College
    Public
    1,113 students | 49.00 Mi133 James Sprunt Drive
    Kenansville,  NC  28349
    (910) 296-2400     49.001,113
  • Southeastern Community College
    Public
    1,448 students | 51.70 Mi4564 Chadbourn Hwy
    Whiteville,  NC  28472
    (910) 643-0000000     51.701,448
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 1,867 students
  • Private-state tuition: $10,485
  • Acceptance Rate: 67%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 74%
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For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,528 per year for in-state students and $8,242 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $22,780 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in North Carolina is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

North Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. 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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