Cost advantage
Affordable two-year option
Tuition in the low range for community colleges.
This school$2.6k
CC avg$3.8k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$2,650
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,794
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,295
Avg Off-Campus Living
$7,937
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$18,945
Net price (after aid)$5,357
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$4,915
$30k – $48k$4,763
$48k – $75k$6,749
$75k – $110k$7,474
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$34,195
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants33%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans0%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
36%
Freshman Retention
76%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$5.4k below avg
Out-of-state value
$8.8k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$2.6k
below avg
Out-of-state
$8.8k
Net price
$5.4k
below avg
Pell
33%
Earnings (10y)
$34.2k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureCommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (24)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurity
Business
Information SystemsFinanceAccountingMarketing
Education
Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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About Western Piedmont Community College
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- Where is Western Piedmont Community College located?
- Western Piedmont Community College is located in Morganton, NC, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Western Piedmont Community College?
- Western Piedmont Community College is a public community college based in NC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Western Piedmont Community College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Western Piedmont Community College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Western Piedmont Community College?
- Western Piedmont Community College's published in-state tuition is approximately $2,650 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Western Piedmont Community College?
- Western Piedmont Community College reports total enrollment of approximately 1,332 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Western Piedmont Community College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Western Piedmont Community College.
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