Western Piedmont Community College

 

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Western Piedmont Community College
1001 Burkemont Ave
Morganton, NC 28655-4511		 General information
 (828) 438-6141

Type of institution: Public, 2-year
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificates, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificates, Associate degrees
Carnegie classification: Associate's--Public Rural-serving Medium
Number of students: 2,448 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:----

Mission
In accordance with the mission of the North Carolina Community College System, the mission of Western Piedmont Community College is to open the door to high-quality, accessible learning opportunities that minimize barriers to postsecondary education, maximize student success, and improve the lives and well-being of individuals by providing: Education, training and retraining for the workforce, including basic skills and literacy education, occupational and pre- baccalaureate programs. Support for economic development through services to and in partnership with business and industry. Services to communities and individuals to promote continuous learning and improve the quality of life. Sound management practices which measure and enhance institutional effectiveness.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2009-20082008-20072007-2006
In-State$ 1,291$ 1,291$ 1,291
Out of State$ 7,051$ 7,051$ 7,051
Books and Supplies$ 1,104$ 1,000$ 1,000
On-Campus
Room and board------------
Other Expenses------------
Off Campus
Room and board$ 7,358$ 7,164$ 7,164
Other Expenses$ 4,738$ 4,182$ 4,182
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$ 5,088$ 4,300$ 4,300

Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 47% $ 3,031
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 21% $ 902
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 5% $ 673
Loans to students 7% $ 2,077
 
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