Wilkes Community College

  • 2 Year
  • Wilkesboro, NC
  • 5.0 1 review
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Overview

Total enrollment

2,593
Wilkes Community College overview
Wilkes Community College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Wilkes Community College (WCC) serves northwestern North Carolina from its main campus in Wilkesboro, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 60 miles northwest of Winston-Salem. The 150-acre main campus features modern classroom buildings and technical training facilities situated among rolling hills. Established in 1965, WCC provides associate degrees, vocational training, and continuing education programs, with notable strengths in applied technology, business, and healthcare fields. The college maintains additional centers in Ashe and Alleghany counties to serve the region's rural communities and hosts the annual MerleFest music festival, a significant bluegrass and traditional music event that draws international attention to the campus.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission
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Annual Cost to Attend

North Carolina Resident Tuition

$2,572

Out of State Resident Tuition

$8,716

Breakdown

In State Costs for Wilkes Community College
  • Tuition $2,572
  • Books and Supplies $702
  • Other Fees $140
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $12,291
  • Budget for Other Expenses $5,216
  • Total One Year Cost $20,921
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$26,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Wilkes Community College are Health Professions, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Engineering Technology. 19% of students major in Health Professions, 19% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 14% in Engineering Technology.

  • Health Professions 19%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 19%
  • Engineering Technology 14%
  • Computer and Information Sciences 12%
  • Business 10%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199926.

GPA calculator: Wilkes Community College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026