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Wilson Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 59%
On-time graduation rate 34%

Located in Wilson, North Carolina, Wilson CC 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 Wilson 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.

Wilson 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 11-to-1, Wilson CC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Wilson CC is reported to be 34%, 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 retention rate of students at Wilson CC is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Wilson CC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,572

Cost of attendance at Wilson 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 Wilson 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, 76 of freshman students at Wilson Community College received on average $5,830 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.

$5,830
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 54 63% $5,366 $289,779
Other Federal Grant 54 63% $6,311 $340,779
State Grant/Scholarships 26 30% $1,082 $28,134
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 15 17% $670 $10,050
Total Grant & Scholarships 65 76% $5,830 $378,963

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wilson 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 Wilson Community College students is 34.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.4%.

34.5%

  • African American 23.3% 10 students
  • white 53.8% 21 students
  • hispanic 21.7% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 2 students

Service Offerings

Wilson Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wilson 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

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