Western Piedmont Community College — College Profile

About

Nestled in the scenic foothills of Morganton, North Carolina, Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) is best known for its seamless university transfer pathways and highly respected, career-ready programs in nursing, cosmetic arts, and criminal justice. Students benefit from a supportive, close-knit campus culture that features active student organizations, a scenic nature trail, and an on-campus disc golf course, offering a vibrant, community-oriented commuter experience. What truly sets WPCC apart is its renowned Professional Crafts program—which provides rare, hands-on associate degrees in clay, wood, and metal design rooted in Appalachian heritage—alongside its commitment to highly personalized learning through an average class size of just fifteen students.

Wikipedia: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.

Location

Morganton, NC, 28655-4511 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

RDU · Raleigh-Durham

163 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$16,642

Out-of-state COA

$22,786

Avg net price

$6,448

In-state tuition

$2,650

Out-of-state tuition

$8,794

Books & supplies

$1,500/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$4,471

$30–48k

$6,147

$48–75k

$7,386

$75–110k

$13,421

Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

43%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

43%

Transferred

24%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

33%

Median earnings (6yr)

$29,913

Median earnings (10yr)

$34,195

Debt range (25th–75th)

$2,327–$5,750

Debt (90th percentile)

$8,750

Student Body

Men 38%Women 62%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

45%

First-generation

46%

Median family income

$22,002

Independent students

38%

Avg age at entry

24.0

Part-time students

68%

Race & ethnicity

White

70%

Hispanic

15%

Black

Asian

Institutional

Endowment

$4M

Undergraduate profile

Two-year, mostly part-time

Full-time faculty

26%

Avg faculty salary

$6,227/mo

Instructional spend/student