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West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Paducah, KY · Public · Certificate degrees · City

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About West Kentucky Community and Technical College

West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) is a public community college in Paducah, Kentucky. It is part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and was formed by the 2003 consolidation of Paducah Community College and West Kentucky Technical College. WKCTC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

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Open

Acceptance

$5,353

Net price

2,851

Enrollment

50%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,353

Average net price

$4,728

In-state tuition

$6,432

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,268

Books & supplies

$14,084

Total cost of attendance

33%

Students receiving Pell grants

9%

Students with federal loans

$8,986

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$4,345
$30–48K
$4,561
$48–75K
$6,414
$75–110K
$9,291
$110K+
$12,695

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$34,891

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$29,823

Median earnings (6 yrs)

50%

Graduation rate

71%

Retention rate

58%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,363

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,851

Total enrollment

46%

Part-time

25

Avg. age at entry

48%

First-generation

Gender balance

68% women
32% men

Race & ethnicity

White
77%
Black
9%
Hispanic
7%
Two or more races
5%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

West Kentucky Community and Technical College FAQ

Is West Kentucky Community and Technical College a public or private school?

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Paducah, KY.

What is the acceptance rate at West Kentucky Community and Technical College?

West Kentucky Community and Technical College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does West Kentucky Community and Technical College cost?

The average annual net price at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is $5,353 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $4,728 in-state and $6,432 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at West Kentucky Community and Technical College?

About 50% of students at West Kentucky Community and Technical College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do West Kentucky Community and Technical College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, West Kentucky Community and Technical College students earn a median of $34,891 per year.

How many students attend West Kentucky Community and Technical College?

West Kentucky Community and Technical College enrolls about 2,851 students.

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