Wilkes Community College
Public, 2-year
1328 South Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Quick Facts
1,881
Total Enrollment
52%
Graduation Rate
$32,842
Median Earnings (6yr)
$2,572
In-State Tuition
-$28
Avg Net Price
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Wilkes Community College
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 2-year |
| Classification | Associate Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Certificate |
| Highest Degree | Associate's |
Location
| Address | 1328 South Collegiate Dr |
| City | Wilkesboro, NC |
| ZIP Code | 28697 |
| County | Wilkes County |
President/Chief Administrator: Jeffrey Cox (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
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Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,881 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 54% |
| Male | 46% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 78.4% |
| Black | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 13.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.3% |
| Unknown | 1.3% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 13.3% |
| Part-Time Students | 56.8% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$2,572
In-State Tuition
$8,716
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,494
Total Cost of Attendance
-$28
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 29% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 29% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $7,625 |
| Median Total Debt | $5,600 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $20,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 33% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | -$1,018 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $563 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $1,855 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $982 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$32,842
6 Years After
$33,645
8 Years After
$34,728
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $19,061 | 75th percentile: $44,967
Earnings by Family Income Background
$30,583
Low Income
$35,300
Middle Income
$42,313
High Income
Student Outcomes
75%
Part-Time Retention
52%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$6,154
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$10,474
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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