Wilkes Community College

1328 South Collegiate Dr
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
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Tel: (336) 838-6100
www.wilkescc.edu
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  • 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 2,692 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 376 teachers has grown by 132% over five years.
Wilkes Community College(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty376 staff256 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Wilkes Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Wilkes Community College diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,692 students2,330 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio7:110:1
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# Full-Time Students988 students727 students
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# Part-Time Students1,704 students1,603 students
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
10%
12%
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% Black
2%
21%
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% White
75%
55%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
9%
4%
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Diversity Score0.420.64
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College Completion Rate
38%
26%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$25,600$27,500
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,444 is less than the state average of $3,920. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,588 is less than the state average of $9,538. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,444$3,920
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Out-State Tuition Fees$8,588$9,538
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid82%76%
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Median Debt for Graduates$8,500$12,026
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,000$5,625
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Wilkes Community College is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (25.7 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 2,692 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,444
  • Out-state tuition: $8,588
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 25%
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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.
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