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Walters State Community College

Morristown, TN, USA

Known as “The Great Smoky Mountains Community College,” Walters State is a 2-year community college serving a predominantly rural area in east Tennessee. WSCC features over 150 associate degrees and technical certificates, as well as participates in the Tennessee Transfer Pathway, which guarantees credit transfers to a Tennessee public University. Walters State is home to the Great Smoky Mountains Expo center which hosts concerts, livestock shows, and an equestrian complex.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Small city

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
98%
Out-Of-State Students
1%

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
5,742
Total Number of Undergrads
5,742
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Classroom Sizes

Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$3,404
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$4,328
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$17,199
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1450

Aid & Grants

0
100
57%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
37%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,276
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
37%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,486
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,021

Student Loans

Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$3,260
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$35

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
35%
65%
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$30,900

What Students Are Saying

Walters State is a wonderful place to seek new opportunities. The people there are extremely inviting and kind. Not to mention, the campus is neat!
Mekel from Jefferson City, TN
Walters State is a great campus and is ideal for my field of studies. The teachers really work with their students and do the best for them to succeed. I am a current student there and have really enjoyed my time there.
Laura from sevierville, TN
I AM PLEASED WITH MY FALL SEMESTER AT WALTERS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN MORRISTOWN. ALL OF THE PROFESSORS HAVE BEEN EXCELLENT AND HAVE EXPLAINED EACH CLASS I HAVE TAKEN IN A VERY EASY AND INFORMATIVE WAYS. I HAVE LEARNED THAT EACH DAY HAS NEW BEGINNINGS AND HAVE ENJOYED EACH ONE OF THEM
Hannah from Newport, TN
I am excited about attending Walter State Community College. I rate them the highest points. Excited about their Nursing program
Zachary from Rogersville, TN
They have great staff in both Morristown and Greeneville. They offer great Criminal Justice courses. Finished in a year and a half thanks to the online and summer courses offered.
Tammy from Greeneville, TN
Walters State is a wonderful school for students of any age or background. At Walters State, you learn to become a successful student. They have many well educated and caring instructors that always do their best to help all of their students.
Tracy from Greeneville, TN