Wilkes Community College
Wilkes Community College (WCC) is located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina and is a member of the North Carolina Community College system. The first classes were held at WCC all the way back in 1965 and it has continued to grow in size over the years, now serving several thousand students each year. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. This school has a completely open admissions policy. It gives students the opportunity to earn many associate’s degrees and certificates. There is also a transfer program for students who want to go to four-year universities after taking care of prerequisite classes at WCC.
The WCC nursing program gives students the chance to earn associate’s degrees in nursing. The program is designed to be completed in two years and enrollment is limited. Students can sharpen their nursing skills at this school while being guided by experienced professionals. Graduates of this program will be eligible to apply for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. There are also transfer opportunities for those who wish to earn bachelor’s degrees in nursing. The WCC associate’s degree nursing program has the full approval of the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students2,665 |
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate66% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1970 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $76/credit | |
In State Students | $76/credit | |
Out of State Students | $268/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $3,420 | $3,420 | $12,060 |
ADN | 70 | $5,320 | $5,320 | $18,760 |
BSN | 125 | $9,500 | $9,500 | $33,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 84% of Wilkes Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 69% | $4,929 |
Other Federal Grant | 2% | $250 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 32% | $1,497 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $619 |
Federal Student Loans | 4% | $4,241 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,829
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$3,869 |
$30,001 to $48,000$4,287 |
$48,001 to $75,000$5,052 |
$75,001 to $110,000$8,767 |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
2,665
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,492
Women
1,173
Men
45%
Full-time
55%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
80% |
Hispanic |
10% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
Black/African American |
2% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Asian |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- North Carolina Masters Nurse Scholars Program, Graduate Program
- North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program
- Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Nursing Scholarship
- Ann Mabe Newman and William G. Newman Nursing Scholarship
- Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Carolina state board of nursing.