Wilkes Community College

www.wilkescc.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,432

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$3,318

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

16.6%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

2,435

38.5% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

38.1%

138 Graduates

About

Wilkes Community College is a higher education institution located in Wilkes County, NC. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Wilkes Community College were N/A.

In 2020, 1,537 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wilkes Community College. 39.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,292 degrees), 9.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (132 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wilkes Community College is $2,432, which is $−5,548 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Wilkes Community College is $2,432, which is $−5,548 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,318.

In 2020, 46% of undergraduate students attending Wilkes Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,432

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Wilkes Community College was $2,432. The cost of tuition at Wilkes Community College is $−5,548 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wilkes Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$3,318

2020 Value

0.896%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Wilkes Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,318. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Wilkes Community College grew by 0.896%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wilkes Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,890

Room and Board

$1,700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wilkes Community College was of $5,890 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,700. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wilkes Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

46% of undergraduate students at Wilkes Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 12.2% with respect to 2019, when 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wilkes Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

16.6%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Wilkes Community College was 16.6%, which represents 24 out of the 145 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Wilkes Community College has a total enrollment of 2,435 students. The full-time enrollment at Wilkes Community College is 938 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,497. This means that 38.5% of students enrolled at Wilkes Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wilkes Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.9% White, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% Black or African American, 1.77% Two or More Races, 0.575% Asian, 0.329% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wilkes Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.3%), followed by White Male (33.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.61%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wilkes Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,435 students. The full-time enrollment at Wilkes Community College is 938 and the part-time enrollment is 1,497. This means that 38.5% of students enrolled at Wilkes Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wilkes Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wilkes Community College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Wilkes Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wilkes Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,922
Hispanic or Latino
259
Black or African American
56

The enrolled student population at Wilkes Community College is 78.9% White, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% Black or African American, 1.77% Two or More Races, 0.575% Asian, 0.329% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 118 students (4.85%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 335 fewer women than men received degrees from Wilkes Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wilkes Community College is white (1,292 degrees awarded). There were 9.79 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (132 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Wilkes Community College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Wilkes Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (273 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (361 degrees), and Precision Production (93 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilkes Community College are Police officers (124,954 people), Other managers (96,391 people), Construction managers (44,271 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (36,991 people), and Software developers (34,353 people).

The most specialized majors at Wilkes Community College are Agriculture (273 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (361 degrees), Precision Production (93 degrees), Construction (39 degrees), and Protective Services (132 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilkes Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Economists, and Chief executives & legislators

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilkes Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (298,277 people), Construction (127,050 people), Elementary & secondary schools (87,495 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (64,769 people), and Computer Systems Design (59,515 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wilkes Community College.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Wilkes Community College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Wilkes Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

936

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

601

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 936 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes Community College, which is 1.56 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (601).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wilkes Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 169 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes Community College in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 18.8 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 138 degrees were awarded to women at Wilkes Community College in Animal Husbandry & Production, which is 2.03 times more than the 68 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 25% of students graduating from Wilkes Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Wilkes Community College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.725% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,292 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
132 degrees awarded
Unknown
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wilkes Community College is white (1,292 degrees awarded). There were 9.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (132 degrees).

3.77% of degree recipients (58 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Male
791 degrees awarded
White Female
501 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wilkes Community College is white male (791 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (501 degrees).

Operations

Wilkes Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (0%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Wilkes Community College had a total salary expenditure of $34.5M. Wilkes Community College employs 103 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Wilkes Community College are Female No academic ranks (54), Male No academic ranks(49), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilkes Community College are: Management, with 37 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 29 employees, and Service with 21 employees.

Endowment

$6.3M

2020 Endowment

0.793%

decline from 2019

Wilkes Community College has an endowment valued at about $6.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Wilkes Community College declined 0.793% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.87M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wilkes Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$278k - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Wilkes Community College received $278k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$15.1M

2020 Salaries

0.189%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Wilkes Community College paid a median of $15.1M in salaries, which represents 43.7% of their overall expenditure ($34.5M) and a 0.189% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.7% growth from 2018 and a 1.35% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.53M

Instructional Salaries

103

Number of Employees

In 2020, Wilkes Community College paid a total of $5.53M to 103 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

103 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wilkes Community College were No academic rank with 103 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilkes Community College were Management with 37 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees; and Service with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wilkes Community College was Female No academic rank with 54 employees, and Male No academic rank with 49 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wilkes Community College.