Wor-Wic Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Wor-Wic Community College is a public community college in Salisbury, Maryland, enrolling about 2,169 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,360 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,840. Student demographics in federal data include White (48.8%) and Black or African American (33.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,840
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,360 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,169 20.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 27.08%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 49.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 16.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 50.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,272
- Room & Board: $11,880 annual estimate
Wor-Wic Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Wor-Wic Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wor-Wic Community College?
Wor-Wic Community College is located in Salisbury, MD (ZIP 21804-7131).
Is Wor-Wic Community College public or private?
Wor-Wic Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Wor-Wic Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,840 in-state, $8,400 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,360.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,265 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,360 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,750 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,911 |
| $110,001+ | $15,190 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $15,360.
How big is Wor-Wic Community College?
Total enrollment: 2,169 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,272 students.
About 20% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wor-Wic Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 27.08%.
First-year retention: 66.5%.
What do graduates of Wor-Wic Community College earn?
Median earnings: $32,939 six years after entry; $36,748 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,828.
43.06% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wor-Wic Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (123 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (75 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (67 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (49 completions)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (21 completions)
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other (17 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (13 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (13 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (12 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wor-Wic Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 27.08%; median earnings $36,748 at 10 years; net price $9,360. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,840
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wor-Wic Community College was $3,840.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,360
2024 Value
In 2024 Wor-Wic Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,360.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$37,440 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,360 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$15,360 4-Year In-State Tuition
$33,600 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,880 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,220 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$68,880 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wor-Wic Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
43.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
15.93% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Wor-Wic Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Wor-Wic Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,592 | $6,648 | $9,239 |
| 2014 | $2,688 | $6,912 | $9,889 |
| 2015 | $2,880 | $7,224 | $8,974 |
| 2016 | $2,952 | $7,416 | $9,340 |
| 2017 | $3,000 | $7,536 | $8,839 |
| 2018 | $3,240 | $7,704 | $8,421 |
| 2019 | $3,336 | $7,704 | $8,515 |
| 2020 | $3,504 | $7,992 | $8,520 |
| 2021 | $3,624 | $8,280 | $8,074 |
| 2022 | $3,624 | $8,280 | $7,882 |
| 2023 | $3,744 | $8,400 | $6,573 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wor-Wic Community College reported total enrollment of about 2,169 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 30% male and 70% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (48.8%), Black or African American (33.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.0%). About 43.06% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
20.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wor-Wic Community College in 2024 is 2,169 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,272 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 48.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
18.75% 100% Completion Time
27.08% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 18.75% of students graduating from Wor-Wic Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science: 74% male / 26% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 37% male / 63% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 4% male / 96% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wor-Wic Community College.
Return on Investment
$7,828 Median Student Debt
$36,748 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
21.30% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
881.52% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wor-Wic Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 22 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 123 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 75 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 67 completions
4. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 49 completions
5. Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling: 21 completions
6. Science Technologies/Technicians, Other: 17 completions
7. Business/Commerce, General: 13 completions
8. Business Administration and Management, General: 13 completions
9. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 12 completions
Most popular programs at Wor-Wic Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wor-Wic Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wor-Wic Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 50.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,366
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,522
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wor-Wic Community College is a public institution located in Salisbury, MD, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Criminal Justice/Police Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 2,169 students. Student body composition includes White (48.8%), Black or African American (33.2%), Hispanic or Latino (8.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 27.08%. Approximately 43.06% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Salisbury, MD 21804-7131
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 27.08% graduation rate at Wor-Wic Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wor-Wic Community College located?
Wor-Wic Community College is located in Salisbury, MD.
How much does Wor-Wic Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,840 and average net price is $9,360 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,880 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wor-Wic Community College?
Wor-Wic Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,272 students, White (48.8%), Black or African American (33.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wor-Wic Community College?
About 49.0% of students at Wor-Wic Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Wor-Wic Community College earn?
Median earnings are $32,939 six years after entry and $36,748 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wor-Wic Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 27.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wor-Wic Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,828.
Is Wor-Wic Community College public or private?
Wor-Wic Community College is a public institution located in Salisbury, MD.
Is Wor-Wic Community College an HBCU?
No. Wor-Wic Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wor-Wic Community College a tribal college?
No. Wor-Wic Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Wor-Wic Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Wor-Wic Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.0%).
Is Wor-Wic Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Wor-Wic Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Maryland college costs
- Maryland colleges by ROI
- Maryland trade schools profile
- Salisbury, Maryland city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Maryland
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.