Wilkes Community College
Wilkes Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Wilkesboro, NC. It offers 70 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 2,593 students attended Wilkes Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 91 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 300 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 241 (full-time) and 452 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Wilkes Community College is 55% and transfer-out rate is 6%. The retention rate is 69% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,593 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 55% |
| Number of Faculty | 391 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 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.
58% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,650 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $8,716 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $7,650 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Wilkes Community College offers 41 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, 756 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 20 | 0 | 555 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 21 | 0 | 201 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 756 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Wilkes Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 756 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 555 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 201 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 2,593 students have enrolled into Wilkes Community College. By gender, 1,073 male and 1,520 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,975 White (76.17%), 64 Black/African American (2.47%), 402 Hispanic (15.50%), 24 Asian (0.93%), and 527 students with other races. 2 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,593 | 1,073 | 1,520 |
| American Indian/Native American | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Asian | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| Black/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 More | 61 | 24 | 37 |
| Un-Known | 57 | 32 | 25 |
| Non-resident Alien | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Directory Information
- 1328 South Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro, NC
- 336-838-6100
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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