Walters State Community College
- 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 6,279 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is same as the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 31%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 6,279 students
- In-state tuition: $4,327
- Out-state tuition: $17,198
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 10%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Walters State Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 479 teachers has grown by 54% over five years.
Walters State Community College
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
479 staff
81 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Walters State Community College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Walters State Community College diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,279 students
1,209 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
3,243 students
656 students
# Part-Time Students
3,036 students
553 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
13 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
90%
69%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.49
College Completion Rate
24%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,500
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,327 is less than the state average of $6,149. The in-state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $17,198 is more than the state average of $15,358. The out-state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,327
$6,149
Out-State Tuition Fees
$17,198
$15,358
Tuition Notes
Tuition and fees for full year (2 semesters at 12 credit hours each).
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$3,408
$11,732
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,994
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
83%
SAT Reading
n/a
525
SAT Math
n/a
455
SAT Writing
n/a
469
ACT Total Avg.
58
57
ACT Composite
20
19
ACT English
19
19
ACT Math
19
19
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
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: 2020 (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.
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