Wake Technical Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	28%

Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Wake Tech is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Wake Technical Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Wake Technical Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Wake Tech is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 67% at Wake Tech suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,768

Cost of attendance at Wake Technical Community College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

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North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,912

Cost of attendance at Wake Technical Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 41 of freshman students at Wake Technical Community College received on average $6,236 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,236

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	606	36%	$5,225	$3,166,312
Other Federal Grant	666	39%	$5,773	$3,844,712
State Grant/Scholarships	261	15%	$1,677	$437,722
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	33	2%	$1,368	$45,130
Total Grant & Scholarships	694	41%	$6,236	$4,327,564

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wake Technical Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wake Technical Community College students is 27.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 29.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.4%.

27.9%

asian 33.7% 34 students
African American 10.9% 36 students
white 33.9% 340 students
unknown 16.9% 10 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 26.3% 81 students
International Students 31.1% 14 students
Mixed Race 25.9% 15 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Wake Technical Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wake Technical Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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