WCCCD’s mission is to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve their goals through accessible services, culturally diverse experiences and globally competitive higher education and career advancement programs.
School Highlights
Wayne County Community College District serves 14,436 students (14% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 33%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 14,436 students
In-state tuition: $3,052
Out-state tuition: $3,772
Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
Minority enrollment: 81%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Wayne County Community College District has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 51:1 over five years.
The Wayne County Community College District diversity score of 0.54 is more than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
14,436 students
3,456 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
2,071 students
1,325 students
# Part-Time Students
12,365 students
2,131 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
186 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
64%
14%
% White
19%
67%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.52
College Completion Rate
11%
19%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,800
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,052 is less than the state average of $4,914. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,772 is less than the state average of $6,836. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,052
$4,914
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,772
$6,836
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,746
$11,637
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,940
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Wayne County Community College District has completed 35 years of
uninterrupted operation and development of comprehensive
educational services. Both directly and indirectly, our students
and the 2.3 million people living within the College's service
district have enjoyed the benefits of constantly improved
instructional programs and community services. The Wayne County
Community College District (WCCCD) is a multi-campus multi-cultural
institution seeking to improve the quality of life in our
communities. WCCCD provides affordable higher education and
flexible training opportunities through a diverse catalog of
courses, programs, and initiatives. The College's five campuses are
located in industrial, rural and metropolitan areas where a major
share of Michigan's technical and skilled occupations is located.
Because of the diversity of its service areas, WCCCD places a
strong emphasis on occupational and career programs, and
traditional college and university transfer programs, including
those within the liberal arts discipline. For many of our students
the college offers an opportunity to transfer to four – year
colleges or universities to obtain advanced degrees. Others pursue
self-enrichment through a wide variety of non-credit workshops,
from personal financial planning and property management to basic
and intermediate computer skill training, through the college's
Community Education Department. Wayne County Community College
District has received a 10-year accreditation at the associate's
degree levels by the Commission on Institutions Higher Education of
the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Wayne County Community College District is Henry Ford College (9.2 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 14,436 students
In-state tuition: $3,052
Out-state tuition: $3,772
Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
Minority enrollment: 81%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
