by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Western Piedmont Community College, from the published cost of attendance and projected degree cost through to net price, median student debt at graduation, default outcomes, and how aid varies by family income.
Use the section links below to navigate this overview:
The total cost of attendance at Western Piedmont Community College spanned $15,451.00 to $21,595.00 across residency tiers.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: around $15,451.00 in-state versus $21,595.00 out of state.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $2,650.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,801.00 |
| Total cost | $15,451.00 |
| That is 20% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,451.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,194.00 |
| Net price | $5,257.00 |
| That is 73% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,451.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$12,171.00 |
| Net price | $3,280.00 |
| That is 83% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $8,794.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,801.00 |
| Total cost | $21,595.00 |
| That is 12% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,595.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,194.00 |
| Net price | $11,401.00 |
| That is 41% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,595.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$12,171.00 |
| Net price | $9,424.00 |
| That is 51% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page and living costs. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at about 0.1% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. The tables below project the cost forward across a full degree, side by side for a low-income student with aid, a typical student with average aid, and a student paying full sticker price with no aid. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Freshman year | $3,282.00 | $5,261.00 | $15,463.00 |
| Senior year | $3,290.00 | $5,273.00 | $15,498.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $13,145.00 | $21,068.00 | $61,921.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,008.00 | $8,026.00 | $23,590.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $151.00 | $242.00 | $713.00 |
| Total amount paid | $18,153.00 | $29,094.00 | $85,511.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Freshman year | $3,282.00 | $5,261.00 | $15,463.00 |
| Senior year | $3,285.00 | $5,265.00 | $15,474.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $6,567.00 | $10,526.00 | $30,937.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,502.00 | $4,010.00 | $11,786.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $76.00 | $121.00 | $356.00 |
| Total amount paid | $9,069.00 | $14,536.00 | $42,723.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Freshman year | $9,431.00 | $11,410.00 | $21,611.00 |
| Senior year | $9,453.00 | $11,436.00 | $21,661.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $37,768.00 | $45,691.00 | $86,544.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $14,388.00 | $17,406.00 | $32,970.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $435.00 | $526.00 | $996.00 |
| Total amount paid | $52,156.00 | $63,097.00 | $119,514.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Freshman year | $9,431.00 | $11,410.00 | $21,611.00 |
| Senior year | $9,438.00 | $11,418.00 | $21,628.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $18,869.00 | $22,828.00 | $43,239.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,189.00 | $8,697.00 | $16,473.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $217.00 | $263.00 | $498.00 |
| Total amount paid | $26,058.00 | $31,525.00 | $59,712.00 |
Read more in the net price section below.
Net price strips out grant and scholarship aid to show what families really pay. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $6,448.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $5,357.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,915.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $4,763.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,749.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $7,474.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Western Piedmont Community College Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid page.
Typical debt at graduation from Western Piedmont Community College stands at $3,750.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) burden tier.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,630.00 |
| 25th | $2,327.00 |
| Median (50th) | $3,750.00 |
| 75th | $5,750.00 |
| 90th | $8,750.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
The default-rate classification at Western Piedmont Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 31.4% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Western Piedmont Community College total $11,381,696.00 distributed across 1,462 student borrowers.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 12 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $1,016.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veteran aid breakdown.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Western Piedmont Community College, consider the following:
For a closer look at any of these topics, follow the links below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.