Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC · Public · Associate's degrees · City
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About Western Piedmont Community College
Western Piedmont Community College is a public community college in Morganton, North Carolina. It was chartered on April 2, 1964, as a member of the North Carolina Community College System. The college's Sam J. Ervin Library is named for the U.S. senator and Morganton native who chaired the Senate Watergate hearings in 1973. The school's nickname is the Pioneers.
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Open
Acceptance
$6,448
Net price
1,339
Enrollment
49%
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
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Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
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Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
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Admissions
Open admissions
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$6,448
Average net price
$2,650
In-state tuition
$8,794
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$1,500
Books & supplies
$16,642
Total cost of attendance
45%
Students receiving Pell grants
0%
Students with federal loans
—
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$34,195
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$29,913
Median earnings (6 yrs)
49%
Graduation rate
75%
Retention rate
56%
Earn more than a HS grad
$9,951
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,339
Total enrollment
68%
Part-time
24
Avg. age at entry
46%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Western Piedmont Community College FAQ
Is Western Piedmont Community College a public or private school?
Western Piedmont Community College is a public institution located in Morganton, NC.
What is the acceptance rate at Western Piedmont Community College?
Western Piedmont Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Western Piedmont Community College cost?
The average annual net price at Western Piedmont Community College is $6,448 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $2,650 in-state and $8,794 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Western Piedmont Community College?
About 49% of students at Western Piedmont Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Western Piedmont Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Western Piedmont Community College students earn a median of $34,195 per year.
How many students attend Western Piedmont Community College?
Western Piedmont Community College enrolls about 1,339 students.
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