Wor-Wic Community College
Wor-Wic Community College is located in Salisbury, Maryland. This two-year institution was established back in 1975. It serves well over 10,000 students and offers them a large number of different academic programs to choose from. Wor-Wic offers students a great education that will help them to find careers that can enrich their lives. It has become a very popular schooling option in the community due to the low cost of tuition and the ability to transfer credits to the larger Salisbury University. Students can receive a great education at Wor-Wic that will help them to obtain their career goals. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
The nursing program is fully approved by the Maryland State Board of Nursing. Wor-Wic's nursing programs hold pre-accreditation status with the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation. There are two different paths for nursing students at this school. The first path is the certificate program for those who wish to become licensed practical nurses (LPNs). The second path is the associate degree program for those who wish to go on to become registered nurses (RNs). Associate degree graduates will also be able to take advantage of the transfer partnerships to any University of Maryland nursing school in order to pursue a bachelor degree.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
Number of Students3,109 |
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate46% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 1 | 76 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 60 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1980 - 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 | $108/credit | |
In State Students | $241/credit | |
Out of State Students | $297/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 | $4,860 | $10,845 | $13,365 |
ADN | 70 | $7,560 | $16,870 | $20,790 |
BSN | 125 | $13,500 | $30,125 | $37,125 |
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, 78% of Wor-Wic 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 | 60% | $3,916 |
Other Federal Grant | 11% | $904 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 17% | $1,033 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 15% | $2,035 |
Federal Student Loans | 11% | $2,702 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$8,322
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$8,126 |
$30,001 to $48,000$8,100 |
$48,001 to $75,000$9,993 |
$75,001 to $110,000$12,716 |
Over $110,000$12,959 |
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Student Population
3,109
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,974
Women
1,135
Men
26%
Full-time
74%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
61% |
Black/African American |
25% |
Hispanic |
5% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Asian |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Maryland state board of nursing.