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Wilkes Community College

Wilkes Community College is a small, public institution located in Wilkesboro, nc. Wilkes Community College offers associate degrees or certifications in 47 majors.

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college-type 2 Year, Public
undergraduates 1,248 undergraduates
cost $2,572 undergraduate tuition
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Academics

The degree or certification you pursue is major! Wilkes Community College is known for its top major, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.Their student-faculty ratio is 7:1.

Graduation Rate
Retention Rate
7 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular programs

Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Engineering and Technology
Law and Legal Studies
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Engineering Technology, General
Precision Metal Working
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Annual tuition $2,572
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,700
Cost of attendance* $4,272
Financial aid package N/A
Estimated annual cost $4,272 See my potential costs

Out of state

Annual tuition $8,716
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,700
Cost of attendance* $10,416
Financial aid package N/A
Estimated annual cost $10,416 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Wilkes Community College has a total enrollment of 1,248, with gender‑binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

2,321

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Student type

Full-time

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
78%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
12%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
3%
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Campus info

map 1328 South Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
phone 336-838-6100
address www.wilkescc.edu/

Frequently asked questions

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

Where is Wilkes Community College?

Wilkes Community College is located in Wilkesboro, nc.

How much does it cost for 2 years at Wilkes Community College?  
The estimated cost for 2 years at Wilkes Community College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $8,544 .

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