Wilson Community College
Location and Contact Information
902 Herring AveWilson, NC 27893-3310
USA
Main Tel: (252) 291-1195
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
Wilson Community College is a two-year, accredited college located in Wilson, North Carolina, United States. It was established on April 3, 1958. The college is a member of North Carolina Community College. Wilson Community College offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It also offers distance learning programs to students.
Wilson Technical Community College has a number of students clubs and organizations. The clubs are based on the varied interests of the students including academics, politics, economics, and sports. The student body has an impressive number of international students. There are special clubs to assist foreign students with admission into the college.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement and education and teaching.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,687 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,809 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid
Wilson Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 65% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 65% | $4,684 |
| Institutional Grant | 5% | $960 |
| Federal Grant | 54% | $3,803 |
| Pell Grant | 54% | $3,698 |
| Other Federal Grant | 15% | $370 |
| State or Local Grant | 31% | $3,089 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Wilson Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany Technical College | Albany, GA | 3,004 |
| 2 | Los Medanos College | Pittsburg, CA | 9,634 |
| 3 | Rio Hondo College | Whittier, CA | 20,609 |
| 4 | Napa Valley College | Napa, CA | 7,023 |
| 5 | College of San Mateo | San Mateo, CA | 10,911 |
| 6 | Gavilan College | Gilroy, CA | 7,509 |
| 7 | Barstow Community College | Barstow, CA | 3,778 |
| 8 | Oxnard College | Oxnard, CA | 7,840 |
| 9 | West Hills College-Lemoore | Lemoore, CA | 3,997 |
| 10 | New Mexico State University-Grants | Grants, NM | 1,250 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 173 | 21 |
| < 1 year certificate | 94 | 17 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 45 | 10 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,938 in 2009-2010 (2,235 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 46% of the student body. About 19% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- Language Interpretation and Translation
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician