Wilkes Community College North Carolina

Public two-year college in rural North Carolina serving 2,405 students with low in-state tuition of $2,432.

College statistics

Address:
1328 South Collegiate Dr
Wilkesboro, NC
28697
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.wilkescc.edu/
Setting:
Town
Annual In-State Tuition:
$2,432
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$8,576
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$2,432
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$8,576
Total Student Enrollment:
2,405
Endowment (End of Year):
$19,314,305
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Wilkes Community College is a public two-year institution in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, serving students from the surrounding town and region. The college enrolls approximately 2,405 students and offers general studies and liberal arts coursework as its primary academic focus.

In-state tuition is $2,432 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $8,576. These figures represent the full cost of attendance for the college, with no additional room and board charges listed, making it a low-cost option for students commuting from the local area or nearby counties.

As a community college, Wilkes serves students seeking an affordable pathway to complete general education requirements, develop career skills, or transfer to four-year institutions. It works best for students from the region looking to start higher education close to home without significant expense. For more information, visit www.wilkescc.edu/.

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