Western Piedmont Community College
Tel:
(828)438-6000
School Highlights
- Western Piedmont Community College serves 2,056 students (48% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
- Western Piedmont Community College is the only community colleges within Burke County, NC.
- The nearest community college is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (14.70 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 164 teachers has grown by 9% over five years.
| Western Piedmont Community College | (NC) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 164 staff | 139 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,056 students | 2,380 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 997 students | 1,019 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,059 students | 1,361 students |
 |  | |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 9% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| % Black | 5% | 21% |
| % White | 82% | 62% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 1% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.56 |
 | ||
| College Completion Rate | 19% | 16% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $28,200 | $27,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- College Location Mi. Students
- 3,876 students | 14.70 Mi2855 Hickory Blvd.
Hudson, NC 28638
(828)726-2200 14.703,876 - 1,056 students | 16.00 Mi54 College Drive
Marion, NC 28752
(828)652-6021 16.001,056 - 4,742 students | 22.50 Mi2550 Hwy 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828)327-7000 22.504,742 - 1,128 students | 23.50 Mi200 Mayland Drive
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
23.501,128 - 2,057 students | 29.40 Mi286 ICC Loop Road
Spindale, NC 28160
(828)286-3636 29.402,057
Recent Articles
June 21, 2018
Combine underwater adventures with scientific discoveries and crystal blue waters, and you may have a dream career as a marine biologist. Learn about how you can start your marine biology training right at community college!
June 21, 2018
Community college graduation rates may appear to be in dire straits, but what are the real numbers? Could it be that the “successful” students who transfer to four-year universities are considered community college “drop outs” statistically?
June 18, 2018
Community Colleges have existed for more than 100 years and they have changed significantly in that amount of time. Keep reading to learn more about the history of community colleges and how they've changed the face of American public education.
