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Walters State Community College

Walters State Community College

Morristown, TN · City · 3,591 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Walters State Community College in Morristown, Tennessee, is a premier public institution highly regarded for its exceptional nursing and health science divisions, as well as its acclaimed Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy. The campus culture is welcoming and supportive, offering a vibrant student experience through diverse clubs, student government leadership opportunities, and competitive NJCAA athletic programs like the championship-winning Senators baseball team. What truly sets Walters State apart is its designation as an Apple Distinguished School for its innovative integration of mobile learning technology, alongside tuition-free opportunities through the Tennessee Promise and seamless transfer pathways to four-year universities.


Wikipedia:Walters State Community College is a public community college based in Morristown, Tennessee. It was founded in 1970 and is operated by the Tennessee Board of Regents. The college was named in honor of former United States Senator Herbert S. Walters.

Location
Morristown, TN, 37813-6899 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
190 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$14,313
Out-of-state COA
$27,297
Avg net price
$5,387
In-state tuition
$4,752
Out-of-state tuition
$17,736
Books & supplies
$1,538/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$4,826
$30–48k
$5,087
$48–75k
$6,453
$75–110k
$7,763
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
35%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
36%
Transferred
16%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
48%
Median earnings (6yr)
$31,089
Median earnings (10yr)
$37,085
Debt range (25th–75th)
$1,400$4,680
Debt (90th percentile)
$6,906
Student Body
Men 35%Women 65%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
30%
First-generation
56%
Median family income
$20,244
Independent students
29%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
30%
Race & ethnicity
White
81%
Hispanic
11%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Institutional
Endowment
$19M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
46%
Avg faculty salary
$7,127/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,937
Federal loan rate
0%

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