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Walters State Community College

500 South Davy Crockett Parkway
Morristown, TN 37813
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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 5,379 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 94%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 5,379 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,327
  • Out-state tuition: $17,198
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • 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

School Overview

The teacher population of 479 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Walters State Community College
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates 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
Total Faculty
479 staff
81 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Walters State Community College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Walters State Community College diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,379 students
592 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Walters State Community College and community college average student staff ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
2,691 students
369 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,688 students
223 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Walters State Community College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Walters State Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Tennessee.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
421 students
406 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,691 students
379 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Walters State Community College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,688 students
290 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Walters State Community College and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
2%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Walters State Community College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Walters State Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Walters State Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Walters State Community College and the percentage of White community college students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
90%
66%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Walters State Community College and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Walters State Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Walters State Community College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Walters State Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Walters State Community College and the community college average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3166%
0.5824%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Walters State Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3772%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,500
$29,000
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Walters State Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Tennessee by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Walters State Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$17,198
$15,746
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Walters State Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Tuition Notes
Tuition and fees for full year (2 semesters at 12 credit hours each).
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
97%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Walters State Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$3,408
$10,549
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Walters State Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,326
$5,250
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Walters State Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
100%
83%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Walters State Community College and the community college average percent admitted of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
415
SAT Math
n/a
455
SAT Writing
n/a
469
ACT Total Avg.
58
58
ACT Composite
20
20
This chart displays the ACT Composite score of Walters State Community College and the community college average ACT Composite score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT English
19
19
This chart displays the ACT English score of Walters State Community College and the community college average ACT English score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT Math
19
19
This chart displays the ACT Math score of Walters State Community College and the community college average ACT Math score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
37 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Agriculture Club, Art Club, Astronomy Club, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Business Management Student Organization, Claiborne Service Learners Club, Communication Club, Culinarians Guild, Debate Club, Drama Club, History Club, International Club, International Club of Sevier County, Kappa Beta Delta, Library Ambassadors, Music Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Philosophy Club, Physical Therapist Assistants Association, PSYCH!, Psychology Club, Q-Munity, Respiratory Care Club, S.W.A.T. (Students Working to Advance Technology), S.W.O.R.D. (Students Who Occasionally Roll Dice), Science Club, Senators Pages, Service Learners of WSGC, Sevier County Ambassadors, Spanish Honor Society, Student Government Association (SGA), Student Nurses Association, Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA), Student Tennessee Education Association, Walters State Folk Club, Word Up Club

Recreational Athletic Programs:
WSCC Cheerleading Squad
Source: 2023 (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 83%.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 5,379 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,327
  • Out-state tuition: $17,198
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Verified school update

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