by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Western Piedmont Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Western Piedmont Community College came in at $2,650 annually. For students from out of state the figure was $8,794. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees added up to $218 in-state and $218 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Fees | $218 | $218 |
| Total | $2,650 | $8,794 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Western Piedmont Community College cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Western Piedmont Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Western Piedmont Community College is a relative bargain.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Western Piedmont Community College Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Western Piedmont Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| One Year Ago | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,432 | $8,576 |
This chart shows the way tuition at WPCC has moved over recent reported years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.25%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $2,656. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 0.08%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $8,800.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $2,656 | $8,800 |
| In 2 Years | $2,662 | $8,806 |
| In 3 Years | $2,668 | $8,812 |
| In 4 Years | $2,674 | $8,818 |
| In 5 Years | $2,680 | $8,824 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $35,236, or close to $10,660 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Western Piedmont Community College, visit the Western Piedmont Community College Financial Aid page.
