- As a public, two-year, "open door" institution, Wilkes Community College is committed to providing comprehensive education and educational support services for people in Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties and beyond. As a member of the North Carolina Community College System, the college seeks to enhance intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development through a variety of means, by providing quality education, training and retraining for the workforce, including basic skills education, occupational, technical, and pre-baccalaureate programs; support for economic development through services to business and industry, both public and private; and a variety of services and cultural activities that improve the quality of life.
School Highlights
Wilkes Community College serves 2,435 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 2,435 students
- In-state tuition: $2,444
- Out-state tuition: $8,588
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 17%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 376 teachers has grown by 110% over five years.
Wilkes 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
376 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Wilkes Community College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 7:1 over five years.
The Wilkes Community College diversity score of 0.30 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has declined by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,435 students
2,142 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
938 students
693 students
# Part-Time Students
1,497 students
1,449 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
185 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
938 students
693 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,497 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
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
83%
60%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.63%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,600
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,444 is less than the state average of $2,531. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,588 is more than the state average of $8,245. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,444
$2,531
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,588
$8,245
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$11,865
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$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 Wilkes Community College cost?
Wilkes Community College's tuition is approximately $2,444 for In-State students and $8,588 for Out-State students.
What schools are Wilkes Community College often compared to?
Wilkes Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Surry Community College by visitors of our site.
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