Wor-Wic Community College

32000 Campus Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Wor-Wic is a comprehensive community college serving the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties. The college provides quality postsecondary credit programs leading to an associate degree, a certificate of proficiency or a letter of recognition, as well as documents of completion for community and continuing education courses. Its open door admission policy and comprehensive student support services enable Wor-Wic to provide educational opportunities for those who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs regardless of age, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. The college provides its courses and programs at a reasonable cost, with funding from its supporting counties, Worcester and Wicomico, and the state. Special state legislation permits Somerset County students to attend Wor-Wic at the in-county tuition rate.

School Highlights

Wor-Wic Community College serves 2,705 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 56%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,705 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,664
  • Out-state tuition: $6,912
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 34%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Wor-Wic Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 314 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Wor-Wic Community College
(MD) 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
314 staff
378 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Wor-Wic Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Wor-Wic Community College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,705 students
3,420 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
667 students
1,180 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,038 students
2,240 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
162 students
249 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
667 students
1,009 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,038 students
3,001 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
232 students
% Asian
1%
7%
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% Hispanic
5%
11%
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% Black
25%
26%
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% White
66%
44%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
6%
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% Unknown races
n/a
3%
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Diversity Score
0.50
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
19%
27%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,800
$36,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,664 is less than the state average of $7,307. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,912 is less than the state average of $9,316. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,664
$7,307
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,912
$9,316
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
73%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$7,613
$10,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Wor-Wic Community College is a public, two-year college serving the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties. Founded in 1975, the college enrolls about 10,000 students in more than 2,000 classes each year at its campus in Salisbury and at various locations throughout Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore. Wor-Wic provides quality postsecondary educational opportunities to area residents at a reasonable cost. Wor-Wic offers programs that lead to an associate of arts degree, associate of arts in teaching degree, associate of science degree, associate of applied science degree, certificate of proficiency or letter of recognition. Wor-Wic offers the first two years of a baccalaureate degree with programs such as general studies, business, computer science, electronics, and elementary and secondary teacher education, for those who want to transfer to a four-year college or university. Other credit programs are more occupational in nature, designed for individuals who want to enter the work force immediately after two years of college, or those who are employed and want to upgrade their skills or obtain a promotion. Community and continuing education courses and seminars help students prepare for a new career, upgrade existing job skills and provide opportunities for self-improvement. Courses are offered in a wide range of fields, such as supervision, computers, child care, health and industrial trades. Wor-Wic is a state-approved two-year college. It is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Wor-Wic Community College cost?
Wor-Wic Community College's tuition is approximately $5,664 for In-State students and $6,912 for Out-State students.
What is Wor-Wic Community College's ranking?
Wor-Wic Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Maryland for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,705 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,664
  • Out-state tuition: $6,912
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 34%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Maryland public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,307 per year for in-state students and $9,316 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Maryland community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Maryland is Montgomery College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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