Western Piedmont Community College
Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) is located in Morganton, North Carolina and is a member of the North Carolina Community College System. This community college was chartered back in 1964. WPCC offers 104 degrees, diplomas, and certificates in many different programs of study that can lead directly to great employment possibilities. The school has a respected workforce development program that has been training people for many years. The annual enrollment of WPCC exceeds 7000 and it is the goal of the school to provide the most high-quality educational experience possible in every field. The 300-acre campus of this school even has a tennis court and a pond.
The WPCC nursing program allows students to pursue associate’s degrees in nursing. It aims to teach students the proper knowledge of all nursing techniques in a safe, nurturing environment where they can hone their craft. Nursing students will be prepared for their professional lives and the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. Upon graduation from the program, students will be eligible to apply to take the licensure exam. The associate’s degree in nursing program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students1,834 |
Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 5 | 22 |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1968 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1981 - 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, 75% of Western Piedmont 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 | 64% | $4,952 |
Other Federal Grant | 11% | $478 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 26% | $1,675 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 3% | $864 |
Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
Private Loans | -- | $8,882 |
$5,500
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$5,019 |
$30,001 to $48,000$5,542 |
$48,001 to $75,000$5,664 |
$75,001 to $110,000$8,489 |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
1,834
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,104
Women
730
Men
42%
Full-time
58%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
77% |
Hispanic |
7% |
Black/African American |
7% |
Asian |
7% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Two or more races |
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.