Western Piedmont Community College
Public, 2-year
1001 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC 28655-4511
Quick Facts
1,332
Total Enrollment
36%
Graduation Rate
$29,913
Median Earnings (6yr)
$2,650
In-State Tuition
$5,357
Avg Net Price
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Western Piedmont Community College
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 2-year |
| Classification | Associate Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Associate's |
| Highest Degree | Associate's |
Location
| Address | 1001 Burkemont Ave |
| City | Morganton, NC |
| ZIP Code | 28655-4511 |
| County | Burke County |
President/Chief Administrator: Joel D. Welch (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,332 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 62% |
| Male | 38% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 70.1% |
| Black | 5.2% |
| Hispanic | 15.5% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.5% |
| Unknown | 0.2% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 23.6% |
| Part-Time Students | 61.4% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$2,650
In-State Tuition
$8,794
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,451
Total Cost of Attendance
$5,357
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 33% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 33% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Total Debt | $3,750 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $8,750 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 29% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $4,915 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $4,763 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $6,749 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $7,474 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$29,913
6 Years After
$32,184
8 Years After
$34,195
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $16,168 | 75th percentile: $42,452
Student Outcomes
76%
Part-Time Retention
36%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$6,119
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$9,181
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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