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Western Piedmont Community College is a public institution located in Morganton, NC. A Smaller City offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Western Piedmont Community College?

Location of Western Piedmont Community College

Contact information for WPCC are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 1001 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC 28655-4511
Phone: 8284483500
Website: www.wpcc.edu/
Admissions: www.wpcc.edu/admissions
Financial Aid: www.wpcc.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into WPCC?

You can apply to WPCC online at: https://www2.cfnc.org/exclusive.html#/applicationlogin/WestPCC/Undergrad/WestPCCUndergradApp

How Hard Is It To Get Into WPCC?

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Can I Afford Western Piedmont Community College?

The average net price after aid at WPCC is $5,357. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $2,432
In-State Fees $218
Out-of-State Tuition $8,576
Out-of-State Fees $218
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $2,650
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $8,794

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 6% of students at WPCC receive some form of financial aid (113 students).

Approximately 51% of students at WPCC receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,874 per student.

45% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $8,847.

Western Piedmont Community College Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Associate’s Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,332 undergraduate students at WPCC, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at WPCC

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western Piedmont Community College undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of WPCC Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 85
Black or African American 73
Hispanic 203
White 945
American Indian/Alaska Native 9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 3
Two or More Races 3
Non-Resident 2

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at WPCC are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of WPCC Students
State First-Time UG Students
North Carolina 270
Michigan 1

Additionally, approximately 0.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Western Piedmont Community College

WPCC provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

601 undergraduate students at WPCC took at least one online class — of those, 422 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Western Piedmont Community College

WPCC offers 17 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Associate’s degree.

Institutional Profile

WPCC has an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

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