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Western Piedmont Community College
Western Piedmont Community College
MORGANTON, NC . 2 Year 4.1
#626 in Best Colleges in America
1001 BURKEMONT AVE MORGANTON, NC 28655

Overview

Western Piedmont Community College is a public community college located in Morganton, North Carolina. It offers a wide array of associate degree programs and certificates in fields such as arts, sciences, business, health, and technology. The college is committed to providing high-quality, affordable education and fostering student success. Western Piedmont Community College provides a supportive learning environment with small class sizes and personalized instruction. It also emphasizes experiential learning, offering numerous opportunities for internships and hands-on experiences. Beyond academics, the college offers a vibrant campus life with various student organizations and cultural events. Further, it provides comprehensive support services, including academic advising, career services, and tutoring, to promote student achievement and personal growth.


Rankings

  • 154

    #154 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 9

    #9 in Best Community Colleges in North Carolina

  • Best Community Colleges in America 154 of 922

Academics

  • BProfessors
  • BValue
  • C+Diversity
  • ASafety
  • A Student Life
  • B Location

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    135 Graduates
  • Nursing
    30 Graduates
  • Medical Assistant
    21 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    21 Graduates
  • Accounting
    18 Graduates
  • Cosmetology
    18 Graduates
  • Electrical Engineering Technician
    18 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    14 Graduates
  • Dental Assisting
    13 Graduates
  • Business
    12 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    2
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,469
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    84%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    57%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    79%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    518 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,152
  • Undergrads Over 25
    27%
  • Pell Grant
    69%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    8:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

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