Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $2,650 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,794 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $15,451 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $5,357 | State avg: $14,661. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 33.05% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Western Piedmont Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$8,794
Books and supplies
$1,200
Fees and remainder
$5,457
Sticker price
$15,451
Average net price
$5,357
Average aid coverage
65%
$10,094 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Western Piedmont Community College pays approximately $5,357 per year after grants and aid. This is below the North Carolina average of $14,661 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Western Piedmont Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to North Carolina and national averages.
Western Piedmont Community College net price
$5,357
North Carolina average
$14,661
National average
$17,506
Western Piedmont Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $8,794 and average net price at $5,357. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$8,794
Current net price
$5,357
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Western Piedmont Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$34,195
Undergraduates
1,332
10-Year Median Earnings - Western Piedmont Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Western Piedmont Community College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Western Piedmont Community College?
Undergraduates
1,332
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
33.05%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.00%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 33.05% of Western Piedmont Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Western Piedmont Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Western Piedmont Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Western Piedmont Community College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Western Piedmont Community College is listed at 1001 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC 28655-4511. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Western Piedmont Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Piedmont Community College | Not available | $8,794 | $5,357 | $34,195 |
| Duke University | 6.78% | $65,805 | $34,454 | $97,800 |
| Chamberlain University-North Carolina | 66.67% | $19,686 | $21,664 | $92,405 |
| Davidson College | 14.48% | $60,300 | $18,127 | $81,400 |
| Wake Forest University | 21.56% | $64,758 | $28,746 | $78,158 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Western Piedmont Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Western Piedmont Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Western Piedmont Community College tuition?
Western Piedmont Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $8,794.
What is Western Piedmont Community College's average net price?
Western Piedmont Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $5,357.
What is Western Piedmont Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $34,195 for Western Piedmont Community College.
Is Western Piedmont Community College accredited?
Western Piedmont Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Western Piedmont Community College?
The local dataset lists 1,332 undergraduate students at Western Piedmont Community College.
What percentage of Western Piedmont Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Western Piedmont Community College in the local dataset is 33.05%.
What is the federal loan rate at Western Piedmont Community College?
The federal loan rate for Western Piedmont Community College in the local dataset is 0.00%.
Where should I verify Western Piedmont Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Western Piedmont Community College or the latest official federal education data.