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The North Carolina Board of Education established Wilkes Community College, also known as WCC, in October 1964. The Board of Trustees of the college met for the first time in January, 1965, and classes began the month of August in the same year. The original campus occupied an area of 75 acres and had three buildings. At present WCC is spread over an area of 150 acres. The college also operates campuses in Ashe and Alleghany Counties which are nearby.
WCC follows an "open-door" policy with regard to admissions. This allows any adult having a high-school diploma to get admission. Apart from offering associate degrees in medical, business, and technical fields, Wilkes Community College also provides a university-parallel transfer program for college. This program provides the first two years of courses leading towards a bachelor degree. Those who successfully complete this program become eligible for transfer to a four-year college or university.
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Campus Location1328 South Collegiate Dr
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
USA
Main Tel: (336) 838-6100
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Wilkes Community College HighlightsWhere Wilkes Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in medicine, computer science and engineering, mechanics and repair, education and teaching, and engineering technician.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 318 | 30 | | < 1 year certificate | 71 | 21 | | 1-2 year certificate | 34 | 21 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Wilkes Community College was 2,476 in 2007 (1,571 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,424 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,546 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid: Wilkes Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 77 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (33 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (22 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (10 awarded) - Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
- Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (3 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (30 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (31 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (10 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LIBERAL ARTS (112 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (42 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (2 awarded) - Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (29 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE (15 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (31 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded) - Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (6 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (1 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (30 awarded) - Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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