Washtenaw Community College

Washtenaw Community College is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Washtenaw Community College was founded in 1965 and now enrolls around 12,912 students a year, including 12,912 undergrads.

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Learn more about life at Washtenaw Community College on the Student Life page.

Is Washtenaw Community College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a clearer sense of what Washtenaw Community College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Washtenaw Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 65% of students who start at Washtenaw Community College come back the next year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Washtenaw Community College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Washtenaw Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Washtenaw Community College. Based on this information, how does Washtenaw Community College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Washtenaw Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Washtenaw Community College Located?

Washtenaw Community College is located in the suburban setting of Ann Arbor, Michigan, less than an hour from Detroit.

If you want to see Washtenaw Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 94 to Ann Arbor, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Washtenaw Community College and Ann Arbor are like without leaving home.

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