Western Piedmont Community College
School Highlights
Western Piedmont Community College serves 1,792 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 1,792 students
- In-state tuition: $2,417
- Out-state tuition: $8,561
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 22%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Western Piedmont Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 242 teachers has grown by 47% over five years.
Western Piedmont Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
242 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Western Piedmont Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The Western Piedmont Community College diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,792 students
2,259 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
595 students
693 students
# Part-Time Students
1,197 students
1,449 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
119 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
595 students
693 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,197 students
1,497 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
5%
18%
% White
78%
60%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1.35%
1.51%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.63%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,200
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,417 is less than the state average of $2,531. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,561 is more than the state average of $8,245. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,417
$2,531
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,561
$8,245
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,671
$10,994
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$5,846
Acceptance Rate
n/a
82%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Western Piedmont Community College cost?
Western Piedmont Community College's tuition is approximately $2,417 for In-State students and $8,561 for Out-State students.
What schools are Western Piedmont Community College often compared to?
Western Piedmont Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute by visitors of our site.
What is Western Piedmont Community College's ranking?
Western Piedmont Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Western Piedmont Community College is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (14.8 miles away)
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