by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Western Piedmont Community College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on WPCC costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Western Piedmont Community College ran about $8,775 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. If you were a North Carolina resident, the yearly charges were $2,631.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $8,576 | $199 | $8,775 |
| In-State | $2,432 | $199 | $2,631 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Western Piedmont Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $8,775 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Western Piedmont Community College is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Undergraduates who hail from North Carolina pay an average of $2,631 a year to attend WPCC, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
The chart below shows how WPCC compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Southeast | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Western Piedmont Community College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 0.69% for the past five years, North Carolina residents could expect to pay $2,666 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If the in-state WPCC tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $5,351, and four years would cost $10,775.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 0.20% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $8,810.
This means an estimated $17,637 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at WPCC, and $35,346 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at WPCC.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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