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 11,140 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 29%.
Quick Stats (2023)
Enrollment: 11,140 students
In-state tuition: $3,744
Out-state tuition: $4,896
Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 30%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Washtenaw Community College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Washtenaw Community College diversity score of 0.49 is more than the state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,140 students
2,783 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
3,076 students
1,079 students
# Part-Time Students
8,064 students
1,704 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
779 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,076 students
1,079 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,064 students
1,615 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
12%
12%
% White
70%
71%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.47
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
21%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.79%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,300
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,744 is less than the state average of $4,928. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,896 is less than the state average of $6,848. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,744
$4,928
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,896
$6,848
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,091
$11,704
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2021 (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.
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For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,928 per year for in-state students and $6,848 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,103 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
