Western Piedmont Community College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Morganton, NC · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$2,650
Out-of-State Tuition$8,794
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Western Piedmont Community College vs. State and National Averages

Western Piedmont Community CollegeNC AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$2,650$14,116$18,082
vs. average—-81%-85%

Outcomes and student profile at Western Piedmont Community College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$34,195
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)49%
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants45%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over24%
First-generation students46%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Western Piedmont Community College?

In-state tuition at Western Piedmont Community College is $2,650 and out-of-state tuition is $8,794, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Western Piedmont Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Western Piedmont Community College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Western Piedmont Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Western Piedmont Community College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Western Piedmont Community College?

Western Piedmont Community College enrolls about 1,339 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Is Western Piedmont Community College expensive?

In-state tuition at Western Piedmont Community College is $2,650, which is 81% below the NC average of $14,116.

How much do graduates of Western Piedmont Community College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Western Piedmont Community College are $34,195 a year, according to College Scorecard.