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Western Piedmont Community College

D+

Rating

Public

Type

2,410

Students

$8,576

Tuition

%

Acceptance

#2540

Ranking

Small City

Campus Setting

Morganton, NC

1001 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC 28655-4511

Western Piedmont Community College is a small public associates college located in Morganton, NC ranked 64th in North Carolina. It has a total of 2,410 full-time undergraduate students. Western Piedmont Community College offers 71 different majors. With an annual tuition of $2,432 for students from North Carolina and $8,576 for those from out-of-state, Western Piedmont Community College is relatively affordable. 17.35% of students graduate starting the next phase of their lives, employment. After graduation, alumni go on to draw around $25,200 per year, which is 39% under the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$8,721
Above Average

Western Piedmont Community College

$8,721

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$10,121

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$2,616

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

%Acceptance
Very Selective

Western Piedmont Community College

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National

69%
Sat

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% of students submit

Admissions Yield

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ACT

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% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Application Fee

$0

Students

2,410Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

59%

Part-Time

41%
Male

39%

In-state

83%

Female

61%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

22%

International

1%

Academics

D
Professors
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Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

10

Number of Library Books

32,756

Academic Spend per Student

$7,732

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

0%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$23,700/Year

Western Piedmont Community College

$23,700

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$23,700

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$25,200

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

17%