Wilkes Community College is a public community college located in Wilkesboro, NC. It offers 70 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 2 programs).

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Wilkes Community College is $2,572 for North Carolina residents and $8,716 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of North Carolina public community colleges' average ($8,473).

The school has 2,321 students, which is lower than North Carolina community collleges' average (3,115). In addition, 617 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of North Carolina community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Wilkes Community College. Then, we compare its costs to North Carolina 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 -
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$2,572$8,716
Books & Supplies$1,700
Off-Campus Living Costs$10,506
Average Financial Aid$6,402
Cost of Attendance$14,778$20,922
After Financial Aid$8,376$14,520
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Wilkes Community College$2,572$8,716
Public Community Colleges in North Carolina$2,542$8,473
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Wilkes 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 ProgramsNOT OFFERED2NOT OFFERED
Total Programs4129NOT 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
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations5 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine TechnologyNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production8 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations7 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Information Technology14 completers
9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef3 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training8 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and Teaching11 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians16 completers
20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician3 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies10 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician6 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician15 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder13 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Commercial and Advertising Art16 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant18 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant12 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing StudiesNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)12 completers
13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 29 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management32 completers
27 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Finance11 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,321 students at Wilkes Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 960 male students and 1,355 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
Total2,3157531,562
Male Students960366594
Female Students1,355387968

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 2,321 total students, 1,576 students enrolled through distance learning (617 students enrolled exclusively and 959 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,321
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses617
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses959
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses745

School Profile and Academic Overview

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

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address1328 South Collegiate Dr, Wilkesboro, NC
Phone336-838-6100
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$2,572
Out-of-State$8,716
Student Population »2,321 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »54%
Transfer-out Rate12%
Retention Rate66% (Full-time)
60% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$6,402
Students to Faculty7:1 (14.29%)