Wilkes Community College
Wilkes Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Wilkesboro, NC. It offers 72 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1970 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 2,321 students attended Wilkes Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 103 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 312 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 250 (full-time) and 421 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Wilkes Community College is 54% and transfer-out rate is 12%. The retention rate is 66% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,321 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 54% |
| Number of Faculty | 415 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Wilkes Community College is $8,716
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
64% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,402 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $8,716 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $6,402 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Wilkes Community College offers 42 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 692 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 20 | 1 | 493 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 22 | 1 | 199 |
| Total | 42 | 2 | 692 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Wilkes Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 692 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 493 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 199 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 2,321 students have enrolled into Wilkes Community College. By gender, 968 male and 1,353 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,867 White (80.44%), 60 Black/African American (2.59%), 272 Hispanic (11.72%), 22 Asian (0.95%), and 371 students with other races. 5 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,321 | 968 | 1,353 |
| American Indian/Native American | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Asian | 22 | 13 | 9 |
| Black/African American | 60 | 25 | 35 |
| Hispanic | 272 | 108 | 164 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 1,867 | 766 | 1,101 |
| Two More | 40 | 24 | 16 |
| Un-Known | 47 | 28 | 19 |
| Non-resident Alien | 5 | 1 | 4 |
Directory Information
- 1328 South Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro, NC
- 336-838-6100
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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