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Western Piedmont Community College Morganton, NC

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Mission Statement

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.

Quick Facts

3,195 students

100% admitted

$2,128 tuition/year

  • 1,805 full time
  • 1,390 part time
  • 702 men full time
  • 1,103 women full time
  • open enrollment
  • $8,272 out of state
  • $27 fees
  • N/A room & board
  • $1,300 books

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At a Glance

Institution Type: Public
Campus Setting: Small city
Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Level of Institution: At least 2 but less than 4 years
Calendar: Semester
3,195 Students
Non-Degree Undergrads
Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • Johnna from Morganton, NC
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  • “The typical reason most people attend a community college is because of its affordability, but Western Piedmont Community College offers a more rich environment in which students experience a diverse…”

  • Sep-10-2012 » Read More
  • Jodi from Morganton, NC
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  • “It is a great community college. The staff are wonderful. The resources for this campus are much better that some of the other colleges around.…”

  • Mar-19-2012 » Read More
  • Der from Valdese, NC
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  • “Western Piedmont Community College, WPCC, had greatly helped prepared me to go into a 4-year University. Attending WPCC was a challenged, but with the help of my instructors I managed…”

  • Apr-23-2012 » Read More
  • Anna from Morganton, NC
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  • “Western Piedmont has a relaxed atmosphere with teachers who have a vivid experience of the subject they art teaching. They are not there to be condescending or deceptive, they give…”

  • Dec-10-2012 » Read More
Western Piedmont Community College
  • Located in Morganton, NC
  • Public
  • 3,195 students enrolled
  • - admitted
  • $2,128 annual cost to attend
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Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
  • 4
  • Taylar from Connelly Springs, NC
  • Dec-22-2011 I am a current student here

    The overall experience at Western Piedmont Community College has been a positive one. From the administration to the students, everyone has been very eager to help anyway they can.

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  • Anonymous
  • Jan-29-2011 I am a current student here

    I HATE having to go to Western Piedmont for a SIXTH semester. The teachers are great but the ADIMINISTRATION IS ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. If you are expecting guidance from you advisor - BEWARE. Double check everything yourself and keep your files organized - you'll need them. Ask anyone but college staff and officials for advice. Incredibly long story short, I ended up mistakenly getting a degree that doesn't transfer to a four year college after I had told my advisor I wanted to transfer to UNCA when I was done at WPCC. I now have to continue going to WPCC to get the transferable degree because if I tried to go to a different community college, a lot of my WPCC credits wouldn't transfer to the AA degree they offer. Trying to coordinate financial aid, transferring credits, and even graduation, is next to impossible. College staff (administration) is rude, irresponsible, and incompetent. IF YOU CAN AVOID IT, DO NOT GO TO WESTERN PIEDMONT.

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  • Hannah from Morganton, NC
  • Jan-04-2010 I am a current student here

    I am enjoying my time at Western piedmont for many reasons. The staff is friendly and ready to help in anyway possible. The community college is conveniently close to town, work, and home. There are many clubs that one can be a part of and the classes are diverse and interesting.

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