Wilkes Community College

Wilkes Community College is a public community college located in Wilkesboro, NC. It offers 70 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 2 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
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 costs ($8,446) of public community colleges in North Carolina.
It has 2,593 students that are lower than the average population (3,451 students) of community colleges in North Carolina. In addition, 834 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (14 to 1) of North Carolina community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $27,700.
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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 70 degree programs through 41 Certificate, 29 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 2 programs (2 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address1328 South Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro, NC
Phone336-838-6100
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$2,572
Out-of-State$8,716
Student Population »2,593 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »55%
Transfer-out Rate6%
Retention Rate69% (Full-time)
60% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$7,650
Students to Faculty8:1 (12.50%)
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 ($8,446) 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 Cost Of Attendance
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$2,572$8,716
Books & Supplies$1,700
Off-Campus Living Costs$10,506
Average Financial Aid$7,650
Cost of Attendance$14,778$20,922
After Financial Aid$7,128$13,272
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$27,700
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Wilkes Community College$2,572$8,716
Public Community Colleges in North Carolina$2,561$8,446
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Wilkes Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 2 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFERED2NOT OFFERED
Total Programs4129NOT 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.
what is Agriculture program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine TechnologyNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information Technology14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 189 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)NOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/Welder13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Commercial and Advertising Art16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing StudiesNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 29 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and Management32 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 27 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Finance11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,593 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,3157531,562
Male Students960366594
Female Students1,355387968

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 Enrollment2,321
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses617
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses959
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses745
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