Western Piedmont Community College
Western Piedmont Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Morganton, NC. Western Piedmont Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Western Piedmont Community College is $2,650 for North Carolina residents and $8,794 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at WPCC.
- Total 1,813 students have enrolled in WPCC and, of that, 422 students enrolled online exclusively.
- WPCC offers 69 programs and 3 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of WPCC is 49% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Western Piedmont Community College is $2,650 for North Carolina residents and $8,794 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as last year. The next table shows the 2025 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 | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,577 | $8,721 |
| 2022 | $2,631 | $8,775 |
| 2023 | $2,641 | $8,785 |
| 2024 | $2,650 | $8,794 |
| 2025 | $2,650 | $8,794 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Western Piedmont Community College offers 65 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 3 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Western Piedmont Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 30 | 2 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 65 | 3 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 27 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 11 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 9 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | 1 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 141 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 18 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 13 |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 8 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 7 |
Student Population
Total 1,813 students have enrolled to Western Piedmont Community College. By gender, there are 682 male and 1,131 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.60 to 1.
Western Piedmont Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 422 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 | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Asian | 116 | 68 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 99 | 32 | 67 |
| Hispanic | 277 | 112 | 165 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| White | 1,287 | 458 | 829 |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 1,813 | 682 | 1,131 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Western Piedmont Community College is 49% and the transfer-out rate is 23%. The average financial aid amount is $8,874 and 51% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 49% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| Retention Rate | 75% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $8,874 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 64 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 156 |