Wilkes Community College

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Wilkes Community College is a public institution located in Wilkesboro, NC. The school has... approximately 1359 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $26,074. The average age of students entering Wilkes Community College is 24. The most popular programs at the Wilkes Community College are: Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians (23%), Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences (18%), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (10%), Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (9%) and Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields (8%).


Tuition & Fees
$8,716.00
Average Debt at Graduation
$9,500.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
3%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$98.59

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Wilkes Community College.

Tuition & Fees
$8,716.00
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$1,862.00
Total Expected Costs
$10,578.00

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$2,323.00
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $1,348.00
$30,001 - $48,000 $2,377.00
$48,001 - $75,000 $3,765.00
$75,001 - $110,000 $6,425.00
$110,000 + $10,578.00

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Wilkes Community College.

1,359 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 39%

Female Students: 61%

62% Full Time / 38% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 24

Low Income Students: 32%


Race / Ethnicity

The average student can expect to graduate from the Wilkes Community College with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$9,500.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
3%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$98.59

The graduation rate at the Wilkes Community College is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
38%
Students who Return after their First Year
68%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Wilkes Community College.

Associate Degrees
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Personal and Culinary Services
  • Education
  • Engineering

Certificate/Diploma
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Personal and Culinary Services
  • Education
  • Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields

Most Popular Programs
  • Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians (23%)
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences (18%)
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (10%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (9%)
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields (8%)