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Western Piedmont Community College

Western Piedmont Community College is a small, public institution located in Morganton, nc. Western Piedmont Community College offers associate degrees or certifications in 56 majors.

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college-type 2 Year, Public
undergraduates 1,280 undergraduates
cost $2,641 undergraduate tuition
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Academics

The degree or certification you pursue is major! Western Piedmont Community College is known for its top major, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation Rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Engineering and Technology
Business and Management
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Accounting and Related Services
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Annual tuition $2,641
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,400
Cost of attendance* $4,041
Financial aid package N/A
Estimated annual cost $4,041 See my potential costs

Out of state

Annual tuition $8,785
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,400
Cost of attendance* $10,185
Financial aid package N/A
Estimated annual cost $10,185 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Western Piedmont Community College has a total enrollment of 1,280, with gender‑binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

1,749

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Student type

Full-time

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
73%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
0%
Unknown %
1%
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Campus info

map 1001 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC 28655-4511
phone 828-448-3500
address https://www.wpcc.edu/

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Western Piedmont Community College so you have more information to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Western Piedmont Community College?

Western Piedmont Community College is located in Morganton, nc.

How much does it cost for 2 years at Western Piedmont Community College?  
The estimated cost for 2 years at Western Piedmont Community College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $8,082 .

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