Western Piedmont Community College

1001 Burkemont Ave
Morganton, NC 28655

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School Highlights

Western Piedmont Community College serves 1,820 students (35% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 45%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 1,820 students
In-state tuition: $2,417
Out-state tuition: $8,561
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
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:

School Overview

The teacher population of 242 teachers has grown by 53% over five years.

Western Piedmont Community College

(NC) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

242 staff

256 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Western Piedmont Community College has declined by 11% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.

The Western Piedmont Community College diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

1,820 students

2,330 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

10:1

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# Full-Time Students

640 students

727 students

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# Part-Time Students

1,180 students

1,603 students

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Total Dormitory Capacity

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617 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

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% Asian

% Hispanic

12%

% Black

21%

% White

78%

55%

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% Two or more races

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% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.38

0.64

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College Completion Rate

32%

26%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$28,200

$27,500

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,417 is less than the state average of $3,920. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $8,561 is less than the state average of $9,538. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$2,417

$3,920

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$8,561

$9,538

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

77%

76%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$4,671

$10,994

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$3,500

$5,625

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Acceptance Rate

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60%

SAT Reading

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488

SAT Math

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498

ACT Composite

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ACT English

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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 1,820 students
In-state tuition: $2,417
Out-state tuition: $8,561
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 22%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,920 per year for in-state students and $9,538 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,438 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in North Carolina is 69%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

North Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in North Carolina is Richmond Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.