College statistics
- Address:
- 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr
Goldsboro, NC
27534 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.waynecc.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $2,432
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $37,708,403
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Wayne Community College is a public two-year institution in Goldsboro, a city in eastern North Carolina. The college serves a mix of students looking to earn an associate degree, transfer to a four-year university, or complete a career certificate program. It's the kind of place where you'll find working adults, recent high school graduates, and people switching careers all in the same classroom.
The college enrolls 2,883 students and keeps costs low—in-state tuition runs $2,524 per year, and out-of-state tuition is $8,668 annually. That affordability is a real draw for students who want to knock out general education requirements or complete a two-year degree without taking on heavy debt.
About 57% of students who enroll graduate within six years, which is solid for a community college where many students attend part-time, work full-time, or transfer before completing their degree. Wayne CC is best suited for students who want an accessible entry point into higher education, a clear path to a bachelor's degree at a four-year school, or hands-on training for a specific career.