Westmoreland County Community College is a public community college located in Youngwood, PA. It offers 120 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 39 programs).

It is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Westmoreland County Community College is $10,528 for Pennsylvania residents and $14,728 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Pennsylvania public community colleges' average ($13,917).

The school has 4,171 students, which is higher than Pennsylvania community collleges' average (1,055). In addition, 1,184 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1, which is higher than the average ratio (13 to 1) of Pennsylvania community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Westmoreland County Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Pennsylvania community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - Westmoreland College
Pennsylvania ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$10,528$14,728
Books & Supplies$1,600
Off-Campus Living Costs$9,280
Average Financial Aid$5,143
Cost of Attendance$21,408$25,608
After Financial Aid$16,265$20,465
Westmoreland College Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Pennsylvania ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Westmoreland County Community College$10,528$14,728
Public Community Colleges in Pennsylvania$10,426$13,917
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Westmoreland County Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs2118NOT OFFERED
Total Programs5862NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific ApplicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Support SpecialistNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef1 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training2 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Instrumentation Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/Assistant NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 83 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ChemistryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
CorrectionsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Security and Loss Prevention ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Human ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
CriminologyNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Machine Shop Technology/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder2 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Design and Applied Arts (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio ArtsNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fine Arts and Art Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fine and Studio Arts ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant5 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED 23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller14 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dietetic TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 94 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/Commerce1 completers
29 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support ServicesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,171 students at Westmoreland County Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,427 male students and 2,755 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,1821,3492,833
Male Students1,427555872
Female Students2,7557941,961

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 4,171 total students, 2,140 students enrolled through distance learning (1,184 students enrolled exclusively and 956 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment4,171
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,184
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses956
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,031

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Westmoreland County Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA
Phone724-925-4077
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$10,528
Out-of-State$14,728
Student Population »4,171 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »18%
Transfer-out Rate17%
Retention Rate67% (Full-time)
43% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,143
Students to Faculty17:1 (5.88%)