Western Piedmont Community College
1001 Burkemont Ave
Morganton NC 28655
(828) 438-6141
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Small
- Type of School
Public
2-year
- Total Enrollment
2,786 (2,826 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
52% / 48%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
33% / 67%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
101% / -1%
- In-State / Out-of-State
100% / 0%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$1,527
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$7,266
- Room & BoardN/A
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
65%
- Average Financial Aid Package$4,100
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of ApplicantsN/A
- Students Admitted
N/A
- Students EnrolledN/A
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
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Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences
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Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Retailing and Retail Operations
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
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Information Science/Studies
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Construction trades
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Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
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Education
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Teacher Assistant/Aide
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
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Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
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Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Child Care and Support Services Management
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
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Health Aide
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Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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Legal professions and studies
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Precision production
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Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
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Precision Production, Other
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Upholstery/Upholsterer
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Welding Technology/Welder
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Visual and performing arts
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Cinematography and Film/Video Production
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Interior Design
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of ApplicantsN/A
- Students Admitted
N/A
- Students EnrolledN/A
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 25% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 50% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application FeeN/A
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankNot applicable
- High School RecordNot applicable
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramNot applicable
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Not applicable
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Not applicable
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$1,527
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$7,266
- Room & BoardN/A
- Books & Supplies$1,168
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$50
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$241
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid65%
- Average Financial Aid Package$4,100
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants55%$3,483
- Pell Grants55%$3,247
- Other Federal Grants19%$683
- State & Local Grants35%$1,405
- Institutional Grants5%$620
- Federal Loans13%N/A
- Non-Federal Loans1%N/A
Questions, Answers and Advice
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