by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Western Piedmont Community College, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
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In-state students taking courses part-time pay $76 for every credit hour. Out-of-state part-time enrollment costs $268 a credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $76 | $268 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at Western Piedmont Community College are shown below.
Required fees account for added up to $218 in-state and $218 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Fees | $218 | $218 |
| Total | $2,650 | $8,794 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board costs.
Below is how tuition at Western Piedmont Community College has tracked across 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 |
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Western Piedmont Community College, visit the Western Piedmont Community College Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Western Piedmont Community College Tuition & Fees page.