Wilson Community College
- The mission of Wilson Technical Community College, a public post secondary educational institution, is to provide high-quality educational programs and support services, in an expanding, multi-cultural global community.
School Highlights
Wilson Community College serves 1,854 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is same as the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,854 students
- In-state tuition: $2,393
- Out-state tuition: $8,537
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 57%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Wilson Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 190 teachers has grown by 90% over five years.
Wilson Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
190 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Wilson Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Wilson Community College diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,854 students
2,330 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
444 students
727 students
# Part-Time Students
1,410 students
1,603 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
617 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
12%
% Black
36%
21%
% White
43%
55%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
College Completion Rate
24%
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,000
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,393 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 $8,537 is less than the state average of $9,538. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,393
$3,920
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,537
$9,538
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,750
$12,026
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,182
$5,625
Acceptance Rate
n/a
60%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The college offers degree program, diploma program that provides curricula for theory and skill competence and human relations skills; college transfer degree program that provides a curriculum of liberal arts studies designed to transfer to four-year institutions; general education degree program that provides general interest and liberal arts studies; basic skills program that provides adult basic education, high school completion, and English as a second language training; community service program that provides life enrichment and cultural development opportunities; and occupational extension program that provides skill training and retraining. The College Transfer Program offers courses in the arts and sciences leading to the Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) or the Associate in Science Degree (A.S.) These courses parallel those required during the first two years of study at four-year colleges and universities. Wilson Technical Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award the Associate Degree.
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