Western Piedmont Community College-School Summary

TEXAS CAREER CHECK

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School Summary

Western Piedmont Community College

General Information:

Founded in 1964, Western Piedmont Community College is seated on 300 acres located in Burke county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Computer Labs:

Free student email accounts are available.

Institutional Control:

State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1001 Burkemont Avenue
Morganton, NC 28655-4511
For more information call: 828 448-3500. This school has a website at https://www.wpcc.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www2.cfnc.org/exclusive.html#/applicationlogin/WestPCC/Undergrad/WestPCCUndergradApp

Application Fee: $0
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: Placement Tests
No Application Requirements available.

	In-State (per year)	Out of State (per year)
Tuition	$2,432.00	$8,576.00
Room and Board	$0.00	$0.00
Fees	$218.00	$218.00
Total	$2,650.00	$8,794.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.wpcc.edu/.

Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Cooperative (work-study) program, Summer session for credit, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
No Competition - Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores

Scores	Verbal	Math
700-800	0%	0%
600-699	0%	0%
500-599	0%	0%
400-499	0%	0%
300-399	0%	0%
200-299	0%	0%

Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores

Scores	Percentage of Students
30-36	0%
24-29	0%
18-23	0%
12-17	0%
6-11	0%
1-5	0%

Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking

Percentage	Percentage of Students
Top 10%	N/A
11-25%	N/A
26-50%	N/A
Under 50%	N/A

Intercollegiate Sports - Male:
No intercollegiate male sports found.

Intercollegiate Sports - Female:
No intercollegiate female sports found.

Intramural Sports - Male:
No intramural male sports found.

Intramural Sports - Female:
No intramural female sports found.

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Male:
No intercollegiate male scholarships found.

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Female:
No intercollegiate female scholarships found.

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only	Count
Male	640
Female	1,109
Total	1,749

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional	Count
Male	640
Female	1,109
Total	1,749

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category

Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category	Percentage
Asian	6%
African American	7%
Hispanic	12%
Native American	0%
White	73%
Other	1%

Student Body By Age

Student Body by Age	Percentage
Under 25 Years Old	N/A
At Least 25 Years Old	N/A

Student Body By Residence Status

Student Body by Residence Status	Percentage
In State	N/A
Out Of State	N/A

Student Body By Housing Status

Student Body by Housing Status	Percentage
Live On Campus	N/A
Live Off Campus	N/A

Student Events (Top 3)
No student events data available.

Student Organizations (Top 5)
No school organizations data available.

Instructional Program Code Instructional Program Title

01.0308 Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
50.0201 Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
03.0104 Environmental Science
43.0104 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
11.0103 Information Technology
50.0411 Game and Interactive Media Design
01.0601 Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
19.0708 Child Care and Support Services Management
51.3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
12.0401 Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General
24.0101 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
15.0201 Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
15.1201 Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
15.0303 Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
15.1701 Energy Systems Technology/Technician
15.0403 Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
15.0805 Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
15.1102 Surveying Technology/Surveying
48.0503 Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
48.0508 Welding Technology/Welder
43.0103 Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
50.0602 Cinematography and Film/Video Production
16.1603 Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
51.1501 Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
51.0705 Medical Office Management/Administration
22.0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal
43.0107 Criminal Justice/Police Science
51.0716 Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
52.0402 Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
51.2309 Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
52.0301 Accounting
52.0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
52.0204 Office Management and Supervision
13.1210 Early Childhood Education and Teaching
10.0304 Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
51.1004 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
51.0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant
51.1502 Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
46.0499 Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other
15.0499 Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other
15.9999 Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
51.1599 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
48.9999 Precision Production, Other
24.0199 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.

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School Summary

Western Piedmont Community College

General Information:

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Programs Of Study

** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.