Wilkes Community College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Wilkes Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $2,572 for North Carolina residents and $8,716 for other students on average. It offers 72 degree programs through 22 Certificate, 30 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 3 programs (1 Certificate, 1 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $27,700.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1328 South Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro, NC
Phone	336-838-6100
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$2,572 Out-of-State$8,716
Student Population »	2,321 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	54%
Transfer-out Rate	12%
Retention Rate	66% (Full-time) 60% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,402
Students to Faculty	7:1 (14.29%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$27,700

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,572 for North Carolina residents and $8,716 for out-of-state students at Wilkes Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,391) over public community colleges in North Carolina.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Wilkes Community College. Then, we compare its costs to North Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	North Carolina Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$2,572	$8,716
Books & Supplies	$1,700
Off-Campus Living Costs	$10,506
Average Financial Aid	$6,402
Cost of Attendance	$14,778	$20,922
After Financial Aid	$8,376	$14,520
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$27,700

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	North Carolina Residents	Out-of-State Students
Wilkes Community College	$2,572	$8,716
Public Community Colleges in North Carolina	$2,522	$8,391
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Wilkes Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 3 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 1 Certificate, 1 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	1	1	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	22	30	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Technology	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Pre-Engineering	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	167 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Commercial and Advertising Art	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing Studies	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	31 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	29 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	28 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Finance	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,321 students at Wilkes Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 960 male students and 1,355 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,315	753	1,562
Male Students	960	366	594
Female Students	1,355	387	968

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Wilkes Community College, there are 2,321 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,576 students were attending classes through distance learning (617 students are enrolled exclusively and 959 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,321
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	617
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	959
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	745