Wilkes Community College
Wilkes Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Wilkesboro, NC. Wilkes Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Wilkes Community College is $2,572 for North Carolina residents and $8,716 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 Wilkes CC.
- Total 2,593 students have enrolled in Wilkes CC and, of that, 834 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Wilkes CC offers 74 programs and 3 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Wilkes CC is 55% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Wilkes Community College is $2,572 for North Carolina residents and $8,716 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 | $2,572 | $8,716 |
| 2022 | $2,572 | $8,716 |
| 2023 | $2,572 | $8,716 |
| 2024 | $2,572 | $8,716 |
| 2025 | $2,572 | $8,716 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Wilkes Community College offers 70 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 2 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Wilkes Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 29 | 2 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 21 | 0 |
| Total | 70 | 2 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 16 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 15 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 13 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other) | 8 |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 157 |
| Business Administration and Management | 36 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 27 |
| Information Technology | 15 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | 13 |
Student Population
Total 2,593 students have enrolled to Wilkes Community College. By gender, there are 1,073 male and 1,520 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.71 to 1.
Wilkes Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 834 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 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Asian | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| Black or African American | 64 | 30 | 34 |
| Hispanic | 402 | 173 | 229 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 1,975 | 799 | 1,176 |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 24 | 37 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 57 | 32 | 25 |
| Total | 2,593 | 1,073 | 1,520 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Wilkes Community College is 55% and the transfer-out rate is 6%. The average financial aid amount is $7,650 and 58% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 55% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| Retention Rate | 69% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $7,650 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 91 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 241 |