Wilkes Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	6 to 1
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	45%

Located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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.

Wilkes 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 6-to-1, Wilkes Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Wilkes Community College is reported to be 45%, 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 65% at Wilkes 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
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,572

Cost of attendance at Wilkes 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

$8,716

Cost of attendance at Wilkes 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, 71 of freshman students at Wilkes Community College received on average $7,629 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.

$7,629

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	170	58%	$7,063	$1,200,755
Other Federal Grant	171	58%	$7,722	$1,320,542
State Grant/Scholarships	81	28%	$1,958	$158,568
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	75	26%	$1,436	$107,727
Total Grant & Scholarships	208	71%	$7,629	$1,586,837

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wilkes 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 Wilkes Community College students is 45.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.3%.

45.1%

African American 25.0% 2 students
white 46.0% 156 students
unknown 80.0% 4 students
hispanic 46.9% 15 students

Service Offerings

Wilkes 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

Wilkes 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

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

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