- 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 2,941 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,941 students
- In-state tuition: $5,664
- Out-state tuition: $6,912
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 46%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Wor-Wic Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 114 teachers has declined by 63% over five years.
Wor-Wic Community College
(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1975
Total Faculty
114 staff
190 staff
Student Body
The student population of Wor-Wic Community College has grown by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Wor-Wic Community College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,941 students
4,668 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
23:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
459 students
1,174 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
2,482 students
3,494 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,941 students
3,337 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
459 students
991 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,482 students
3,535 students
% Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
28%
30%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
54%
37%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.74
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
20%
29%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,800
$36,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $5,664 is more than the state average of $5,633. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,912 is less than the state average of $7,892. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,664
$5,633
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,912
$7,892
Tuition Notes
$99.75 per credit hour (2024-25)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
73%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,613
$10,250
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
Colors
Teal & White
School Mascot
Dolphin
Source: 2025 (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.
School Calendar
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