Westmoreland County Community College
Westmoreland County Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Youngwood, PA. Westmoreland County Community College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Westmoreland County Community College is $10,528 for Pennsylvania residents and $14,728 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 1.83% from last year at Westmoreland College.
- Total 4,171 students have enrolled in Westmoreland College and, of that, 1,184 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Westmoreland College offers 120 programs and 39 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Westmoreland College is 18% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Westmoreland County Community College is $10,528 for Pennsylvania residents and $14,728 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 1.83% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $9,324 | $13,048 |
| 2021 | $10,024 | $14,014 |
| 2022 | $10,024 | $14,014 |
| 2023 | $10,324 | $14,464 |
| 2024 | $10,528 | $14,728 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Westmoreland County Community College offers 111 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 20 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Westmoreland County Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 58 | 9 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 16 | 2 |
| Total | 111 | 20 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 13 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | 12 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 7 |
| Business/Commerce | 4 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 4 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 84 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 46 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 22 |
| Human Services | 22 |
| Psychology | 19 |
Student Population
Total 4,171 students have enrolled to Westmoreland County Community College. By gender, there are 1,427 male and 2,744 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.52 to 1.
Westmoreland County Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,184 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Asian | 38 | 16 | 22 |
| Black or African American | 129 | 48 | 81 |
| Hispanic | 81 | 30 | 51 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| White | 3,353 | 1,138 | 2,215 |
| Two or More Races | 118 | 28 | 90 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 420 | 154 | 266 |
| Total | 4,171 | 1,427 | 2,744 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Westmoreland County Community College is 18% and the transfer-out rate is 17%. The average financial aid amount is $5,143 and 47% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 18% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| Retention Rate | 67% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,143 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 74 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 231 |