- 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 41%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 2,435 students
- In-state tuition: $2,444
- Out-state tuition: $8,588
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 18%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 376 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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
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School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Wilkes Community College has declined by 9% 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 0.32 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 23% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,435 students
2,142 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
938 students
693 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,497 students
1,449 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
185 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
938 students
693 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,497 students
1,583 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%
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% Hispanic
10%
11%
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% Black
1%
18%
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% White
82%
59%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
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% Unknown races
4%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.32
0.60
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
35%
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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
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,444 is less than the state average of $3,924. 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 $9,543. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,444
$3,924
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,588
$9,543
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
81%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$11,865
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,846
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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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