- Walters State Community College, a public two-year higher education institution, is a component of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents. The mission of Walters State is consistent with the college's shared vision for guiding the college into the twenty-first century and with the values expressed within the Campus Compact. Walters State is a learning centered, comprehensive community college established to provide affordable and quality higher education opportunities for the residents of upper East Tennessee. The college offers programs of study that lead to the Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science in Teaching, and Associate of Applied Science degrees.
School Highlights
Walters State Community College serves 5,899 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 5,899 students
- In-state tuition: $4,327
- Out-state tuition: $17,198
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
- Minority enrollment: 17%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Walters State Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 217 teachers has declined by 54% over five years.
Walters State Community College
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1970
Total Faculty
217 staff
38 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), American Bar Association (ABA), Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Walters State Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Walters State Community College diversity score of 0.30 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 76% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,899 students
1,083 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
2,702 students
416 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
3,197 students
667 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
5,899 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,702 students
378 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,197 students
739 students
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
9%
8%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
2%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
83%
62%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.57
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
65%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$40,092
$41,480
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,327 is less than the state average of $5,176. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $17,198 is more than the state average of $15,746. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,327
$5,176
Out-State Tuition Fees
$17,198
$15,746
Tuition Notes
Tuition and fees for full year (2 semesters at 12 credit hours each).
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
93%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$3,408
$10,549
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,326
$5,000
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Acceptance Rate
100%
98%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
ACT Total Avg.
58
58
ACT Composite
20
20
ACT English
19
19
ACT Math
19
19
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
GolfSoftball
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
37 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Agriculture ClubArt Club
Astronomy ClubBaptist Collegiate Ministry
Business Management Student OrganizationClaiborne Service Learners Club
Communication ClubCulinarians Guild
Debate ClubDrama Club
History ClubInternational Club
International Club of Sevier CountyKappa Beta Delta
Library AmbassadorsMusic Club
Phi Theta KappaPhilosophy Club
Physical Therapist Assistants AssociationPSYCH!
Psychology ClubQ-Munity
Respiratory Care ClubS.W.A.T. (Students Working to Advance Technology)
S.W.O.R.D. (Students Who Occasionally Roll Dice)Science Club
Senators PagesService Learners of WSGC
Sevier County AmbassadorsSpanish Honor Society
Student Government Association (SGA)Student Nurses Association
Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)Student Tennessee Education Association
Walters State Folk ClubWord Up Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
WSCC Cheerleading Squad
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- As a comprehensive community college, Walters State provides leadership to a geographically large and diverse service area. The primary service area includes the counties of Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Sevier, and Union. The college has a TBR approved expanded service area including other East Tennessee counties for Public Safety and Health programs. Walters State provides university parallel programs, programs and courses in business, technical education, health, public safety, and arts and sciences, continuing education and community service programs, personal enrichment, and lifelong learning, cultural enrichment programs, public service programs, advanced, honors, and developmental education programs, programs, services, and activities designed to enhance student opportunities, achievement, personal development, sense of civic responsibility, leadership skills, and general welfare. Walters State is accredited by the Commission on Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Walters State Community College cost?
Walters State Community College's tuition is approximately $4,327 for In-State students and $17,198 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Walters State Community College?
The acceptance rate of Walters State Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 98%.
What sports does Walters State Community College offer?
Walters State Community College offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Walters State Community College's ranking?
Walters State Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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