- Washtenaw Community College has made education accessible and affordable for people in the greater Washtenaw County area for over 35 years. Comprehensive training partnerships with local and national businesses and organizations, and transfer agreements with the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, and UM-Dearborn make WCC an important asset in the economic and academic welfare of its community.
School Highlights
Washtenaw Community College serves 11,133 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 11,133 students
- In-state tuition: $3,744
- Out-state tuition: $4,896
- Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
- Minority enrollment: 46%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Washtenaw Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Community Size
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 306 teachers has declined by 62% over five years.
Washtenaw Community College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1965
Campus Size
285 acres
Total Faculty
306 staff
70 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Student Body
The student population of Washtenaw Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Washtenaw Community College diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 37% over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,133 students
2,473 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
2,923 students
889 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
8,210 students
1,584 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
11,133 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,923 students
961 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,210 students
1,658 students
% Asian
8%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
12%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
54%
60%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
4%
1%
% Unknown races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.60
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$45,076
$41,695
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 $3,744 is less than the state average of $4,930. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,896 is less than the state average of $6,838. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,744
$4,930
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,896
$6,838
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
89%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,091
$11,915
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Washtenaw Community College has a comprehensive mission that includes broad-based transfer programs, occupational programs, vocational/technical programs, non-credit programs, and academic preparation classes. Our programs come in various lengths and levels of complexity. Small class sizes, expert faculty, streamlined services, university transfer programs, and facilities infused with technology are some of the things that bring students to Washtenaw Community College. For over 35 years WCC has maintained its commitment to keeping education affordable and providing a clean and picturesque environment in which to learn. We offer certificate and associate degree programs, seminars, workshops, and courses which enable people to pursue employment or advance in a career. We develop and deliver job skills and occupational education programs in partnership with business, industry, government and labor groups. We offer orientation, academic skills assessment, assistance with program and course selection, financial aid, university transfer assistance, personal and career counseling, job placement, tutoring, child care, special needs services, computer and self-paced instructional laboratories, and library services. Washtenaw Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Washtenaw Community College cost?
Washtenaw Community College's tuition is approximately $3,744 for In-State students and $4,896 for Out-State students.
What is Washtenaw Community College's ranking?
Washtenaw Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Least expensive tuition, Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
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Quick Facts
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Private for-profit
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(734) 423-2100
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(734) 423-2100
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Enrollment: 1,417 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Minority enrollment: 60%
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(734) 462-4400
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(734) 462-4400
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5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 845-9600
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 845-9600
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Private for-profit
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(313) 982-3730
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(313) 982-3730
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