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Wayne Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 42%

Located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Wayne Community College 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 Wayne 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.

Wayne 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Wayne Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Wayne Community College is reported to be 42%, 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 71% at Wayne Community College 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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,524

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

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,668

Cost of attendance at Wayne 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, 57 of freshman students at Wayne Community College received on average $6,435 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.

$6,435
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 77 51% $6,345 $488,565
Other Federal Grant 77 51% $6,485 $499,365
State Grant/Scholarships 52 34% $904 $47,008
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 6 4% $1,175 $7,050
Total Grant & Scholarships 86 57% $6,435 $553,423

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wayne 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 Wayne Community College students is 42.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.7%.

42.4%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • African American 24.3% 17 students
  • white 44.8% 94 students
  • unknown 40.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 51.9% 27 students
  • International Students 50.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 63.6% 7 students

Service Offerings

Wayne Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wayne 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
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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