About Western Piedmont Community College

Founded in 1964, Western Piedmont Community College. is a college. Located in North Carolina, which is a city setting in North Carolina, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,789 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Western Piedmont Community College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 68 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Western Piedmont Community College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at WPCC are considered , with ,2% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Western Piedmont Community College.

17%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
33%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
17%
“Sometimes, but not often”
83%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
17%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
83%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
17%
“It”s not really our thing”
50%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
67%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
83%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
17%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
50%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
17%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
33%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
17%
“Sometimes, but not often”
83%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
17%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
83%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
17%
“It”s not really our thing”
50%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
67%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
83%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
17%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
50%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    6 Students rated on-campus housing 1.4 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    3 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    10 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    10 Students rated campus facilities 4.6 stars. 60 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    10 Students rated class size 5 stars. 100 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    10 Students rated school activities 3 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    10 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    9 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

Western Piedmont Community College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Western Piedmont Community College?

8 Students rated Western Piedmont Community College

Celeste - 07/31/2019

I love the teachers and the class size. It is located in a small town so there isn’t a lot to do around the school besides go eat somewhere. All of my teachers have been extremely helpful and knowledgeable. They all have regular office hours and you can always email them when they are not in their office and they typically still respond. I highly recommend this school.

Erin - 01/06/2019

Western Piedmont Community College is a very good college to attend. I am currently enrolled and hoping to be admitted into the Nursing Program here. I love the size of the classrooms and you feel the personal connection between you and the professors there. I recommend going here because of the staff and activities available here.

Trent - 03/24/2018

Western Piedmont is a great school. The instructors and staff are always very helpful and kind. There are lots of ways to get involved with clubs and other student activities. There are also a wide variety of classes to take. I would recommend this institution to any beginning student.

Lauren - 11/30/2017

I love Western Piedmont for many reasons. The first is that it feels like family here. If you ever get lost (which is hard to on this campus) there is always a friendly face to guide you. This is the same in the classrooms. Teachers typically will go out of their way to help you succeed. It is a caring environment. I consider it the best community college. We have many clubs and it is easy to get involved with activities on campus.

Western Piedmont Community College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Western Piedmont Community College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Western Piedmont Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back in time and give myself advice about college, I would encourage myself to fill out as many scholarships as possible. I would have told myself I can do anything I put my mind to and to not be afraid of the maximum 21 credit hours a semester. I would have told myself to not be as shy and to speak out, not only to get my point across, but to maybe help others to not be afraid of sharing their feelings too. I also would have suggested that in my first semester of community college to already be preparing myself for the transfer to a four year once I get my associate degree. I would tell myself to really think through all my decisions to make sure they are the right ones. I would tell myself to show much appreciation and gratefulness to all who will support you in school. I would also tell myself to take any offerings the college gives me because it will only help me in the future. And then, I would tell myself to choose what career path is going to make me happy because that is what matters most.

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  3. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Western Piedmont Community College is known for its beautiful location, wide variety of associate degrees, and emphasis on student education and well-being. Located in Morganton NC, WPCC boasts of 300 acres of rolling hills, gorgeous mountain views, tennis courts and ponds. Its degree programs include three transfer associate degrees in Art, Science, and Fine Arts. According to WPCC president Dr. Michael S. Helmick, “Western Piedmont is known for its caring and supportive student environment.” All employees are fully dedicated to helping each individual student both in academic and life-skills achievement.

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  4. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    We have a beautiful campus. I would say we have the best community college campus in NC.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    I think the best part of this school is the professors. They actually care whether or not you are doing well in their classes, and they are always more than willing to help.

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  6. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    there is nothing i have to say about this.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Anyone who can should attend this school. The teachers are extremely nice and will work with you. It has very low crime, almost none at all. The students as well as faculty are nice and helpful. It also contains a library with an excellent variety to choose from. No matter what race, sex, religion or handicapp, Western Piedmont Community College is the right fit for anyone.

    Read all 1 answers

  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Nice teachers. Clean enviroment, good food. big parking lot. no smoking on campus

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Student Body

Students

61%

female

39%

male

1,789

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

2%

Out-Of-State

98%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
% Black or African-American
6%
% Hispanic/Latino
6%
% White or Caucasian
79%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

82% of students attending Western Piedmont Community College receive some sort of financial aid. 71% were awarded federal grants. While N/A received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$8,721

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,400

Books and Supplies

$6,902

Room and Board

17,023

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$4,287
$30 - $48K
$4,830
$48 - $75K
$5,984
$75 - $110K
$5,785
$110K & UP
N/A

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