At Westmoreland County Community College (WCCC) we are committed to providing a curriculum, be it a course, program, or degree, that will challenge you intellectually and cultivate your problem-solving skills. We want you to learn how to learn, how to investigate problems and reach viable solutions. This process calls for hard work and commitment. We are committed to modeling these attributes as we work with you. We are confident that you will challenge yourself, grow in significant ways and become all that you can be. WCCC is a learning-centered college focused on student success, a catalyst for economic growth, a leader in workforce development, and a hub for cultural and artistic experiences.
School Highlights
Westmoreland County Community College serves 4,369 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.
The student population of Westmoreland County Community College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Westmoreland County Community College diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,369 students
419 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,460 students
282 students
# Part-Time Students
2,909 students
165 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
284 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,460 students
297 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,909 students
166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
313 students
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
92%
61%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
11%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
5.03%
0.91%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.05%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,200
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,990 is less than the state average of $9,555. The in-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,930 is less than the state average of $14,397. The out-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,990
$9,555
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,930
$14,397
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$13,620
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$6,234
Acceptance Rate
n/a
85%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
The main campus is located at Youngwood, PA. The 80-acre campus
comprises four buildings. Founders Hall, Commissioners Hall and
Science Hall house general classrooms, science laboratories,
computer and desktop publishing laboratories, multimedia technology
laboratory, culinary arts laboratory with dining facility, dental
hygiene clinic, greenhouse, theater, art gallery, library, Student
Services, Learning Assistance Center, Campus Children's Center,
bookstore, student lounges, cafeteria, gymnasium, racquetball
courts, fitness center, and indoor running track. The college
offers associate in arts degree, associate in applied science
degree, diploma and certificate. There are 62 associate degree, 12
diploma, and 38 certificate programs with options that prepare
students for careers or transfer to baccalaureate degree programs
at four-year institutions. The college offers academic programs
which parallel the first two years of a baccalaureate degree
program, comprehensive occupational programs which prepare students
for employment in a broad array of technical fields, a strong core
of general education which prepares students to live and work in an
increasingly complex and diverse society, and developmental
education, which enables students to overcome academic deficiencies
in order to be successful in college-level courses. The college
also offers a variety of noncredit courses to meet short-term
educational goals as well as to provide leisure and recreational
activities for people of all ages. Westmoreland County Community
College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $9,555 per year for in-state students and $14,397 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,194 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
