How much is the Wilkes CC tuition? For the academic year 2023-2024, Wilkes CC's tuition & fees is $2,572 for North Carolina residents and $8,716 for out-of-state students.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $14,778 for North Carolina residents and $20,922 for out-of-state students when a student lives off-campus.
Wilkes CC Tuition & Expenses
| 2022-2023 Rate |
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| North Carolina Residents Tuition & Fees | $2,572 |
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| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $8,716 |
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| Books & Supplies Costs | $1,700 |
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| Off-campus Room & Board | $5,890 |
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| Off-campus Expenses | $4,616 |
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| 2023-2024 Estimates |
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| North Carolina Residents Tuition & Fees | $2,572 |
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| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $8,716 |
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Average Tuition By School Type and Comparison
Compared to 2-4 years schools nationwide, Wilkes CC' tuition is lower than the average tuition of $12,960. Compared to public, 2-4 years colleges in North Carolina, its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $11,086.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Wilkes Community College | $2,572 | $8,716 |
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| U.S. 2-4 Years Colleges | $18,672 |
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| Public Schools | $7,199 | $12,960 |
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| Private Schools | $20,937 |
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| North Carolina 2-4 Years Colleges | $17,713 |
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| Public Schools | $3,583 | $11,086 |
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| Private Schools | $22,054 |
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Compare Similar School's Tuition
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Wilkes CC and similar schools. The similar colleges are selected by school type & level (public, 2-4 years), ranking, and comparison frequency by our users. The comparison is based on 2022-2023 tuition rate.
| Location | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Wilkes Community College | Wilkesboro, NC | $2,572 | $8,716 |
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| Cleveland Community College | Shelby, NC | $2,602 | $8,746 |
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| Davidson-Davie Community College | Thomasville, NC | $1,978 | $6,586 |
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| Fayetteville Technical Community College | Fayetteville, NC | $2,628 | $8,772 |
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| Haywood Community College | Clyde, NC | $2,612 | $8,756 |
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| Johnston Community College | Smithfield, NC | $2,657 | $8,801 |
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| Richmond Community College | Hamlet, NC | $2,552 | $8,696 |
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| Rockingham Community College | Wentworth, NC | $1,966 | $6,574 |
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| Southeastern Community College | Whiteville, NC | $2,600 | $8,744 |
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| Southwestern Community College | Sylva, NC | $5,806 | $19,630 |
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Tuition Trends Over Past 10 Years
The undergraduate tuition & fees of Wilkes Community College has increased by 1.80% over the past 10 years from $8,562 to $8,716.
The living costs increased by 0.00% last year and 6.12% over the past 10 years.
Financial Aid and COA
At Wilkes Community College, 1,476 students (64%) received grant or scholarship from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources. The average amount of grant/scholarship received is $6,402.
After receiving financial aid, the cost of attendance (COA) at Wilkes CC is $14,520 for students living off-campus.
For beginning students (i.e. first-time freshmen), 282 students received any type of financial aid including grants/scholarship and student loans. The average amount of grant/scholarship for the first-time students is $7,776.
The financial aid data is based on 2021-2022 statistics from IPEDS.
Student Population
Wilkes Community College has a total of 2,321 students (all undergraduate). By gender, there are 960 male students and 1,355 female students attending Wilkes CC. The school offers online degree programs and 617 students enrolled online exclusively (26.58% of all students).
| Total | Male | Female |
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| Undergraduate | 2,315 |
960 | 1,355 |
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Directory & Academic Information
| Directory Information |
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| Address | 1328 South Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro, NC |
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| Phone | 336-838-6100 |
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| WEB | www.wilkescc.edu |
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| Degree & Programs |
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| Degree | Undergraduate |
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| Program Offered | 72 Programs |
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| Online Program Offered | 3 Online Programs |
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| Academic Stats |
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| Student Population | 2,321 |
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| Graduation Rate | 54% |
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| Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
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| Retention Rate | 66% (Full-time), 60% (Part-time) |
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| Students to Faculty Ratio Rate | 7 to 1 |
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| Faculty & Staffs |
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| Number of Faculties | 103 (Full-time), 312 (Part-time) |
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| Number of Staffs | 250 (Full-time), 421 (Part-time) |
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| Average Faculty Salary | $47,803 |
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| Average Staff Salary | $50,853 |
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