Western Piedmont Community College

Western Piedmont Community College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Morganton, North Carolina. Western Piedmont Community College was founded in 1964 and enrolls 2,933 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Western Piedmont Community College! Love music or performing? Perform with one of Western Piedmont Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Western Piedmont Community College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Western Piedmont Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Western Piedmont Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Western Piedmont Community College on the Student Life page.

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

Is Western Piedmont Community College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. 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 to get a clearer sense of what Western Piedmont Community College offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Western Piedmont 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.

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 Outcomes for Western Piedmont Community College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Western Piedmont 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 financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. 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 Western Piedmont Community College. Based on this information, how does Western Piedmont Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Western Piedmont Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Western Piedmont Community College Located?

Western Piedmont Community College is located in the small town setting of Morganton, North Carolina.

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