Wilson Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Wilson Community College is a public community college in Wilson, North Carolina, enrolling about 1,373 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,064 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,572. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (36.7%) and White (31.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,572
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,064 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,373 22.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 27.27%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 50.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 11.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,804
- Room & Board: $10,450 annual estimate
Wilson Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Wilson Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wilson Community College?
Wilson Community College is located in Wilson, NC (ZIP 27893).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is Wilson Community College public or private?
Wilson Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Wilson Community College cost?
Published tuition: $2,572 in-state, $8,716 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,064.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,584 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,120 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $3,034 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,598 |
| $110,001+ | $10,765 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $10,288.
How big is Wilson Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,373 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,804 students.
About 23% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wilson Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 27.27%.
First-year retention: 73.5%.
What do graduates of Wilson Community College earn?
Median earnings: $29,332 six years after entry; $32,973 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.
31.20% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wilson Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (92 completions)
- Information Technology (30 completions)
- Accounting and Finance (26 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (23 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (23 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (23 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (19 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (19 completions)
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation (16 completions)
- Medical Office Management/Administration (16 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wilson Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 27.27%; median earnings $32,973 at 10 years; net price $3,064. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,572
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wilson Community College was $2,572.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,064
2024 Value
In 2024 Wilson Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,064.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,256 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,064 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$10,288 4-Year In-State Tuition
$34,864 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,450 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,522 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$62,088 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wilson Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.20% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
8.08% 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 Wilson 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 Wilson 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 | $2,393 | $8,537 | $8,156 |
| 2014 | $2,393 | $8,537 | $8,537 |
| 2015 | $2,393 | $8,586 | $10,672 |
| 2016 | $2,552 | $8,716 | $12,005 |
| 2017 | $2,268 | $7,644 | $12,363 |
| 2018 | $2,572 | $8,716 | $13,447 |
| 2019 | $2,572 | $8,716 | $13,652 |
| 2020 | $2,642 | $8,646 | $11,631 |
| 2021 | $2,572 | $8,716 | $7,661 |
| 2022 | $2,920 | $9,832 | $6,475 |
| 2023 | $2,572 | $8,716 | $6,753 |
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
Wilson Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,373 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (36.7%), White (31.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (20.2%). About 31.20% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
22.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wilson Community College in 2024 is 1,373 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,804 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.5%
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 Black or African American at 36.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
15.15% 100% Completion Time
27.27% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 15.15% of students graduating from Wilson Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 26% male / 74% female
- Information Technology: 57% male / 43% female
- Accounting and Finance: 35% male / 65% 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 Wilson Community College.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$32,973 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.84% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2590.36% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wilson Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 27 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 92 completions
2. Information Technology: 30 completions
3. Accounting and Finance: 26 completions
4. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 23 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 23 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 23 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 19 completions
8. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 19 completions
9. Sign Language Interpretation and Translation: 16 completions
Most popular programs at Wilson Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wilson Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wilson Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,316
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,429
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wilson Community College is a public institution located in Wilson, NC, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance. Enrollment is approximately 1,373 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (36.7%), White (31.8%), Hispanic or Latino (20.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 27.27%. Approximately 31.20% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Wilson, NC 27893
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 27.27% graduation rate at Wilson 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 Wilson Community College located?
Wilson Community College is located in Wilson, NC.
How much does Wilson Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,572 and average net price is $3,064 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,450 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wilson Community College?
Wilson Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,804 students, Black or African American (36.7%), White (31.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wilson Community College?
About 50.9% of students at Wilson Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Wilson Community College earn?
Median earnings are $29,332 six years after entry and $32,973 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wilson Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 27.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wilson Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
Is Wilson Community College public or private?
Wilson Community College is a public institution located in Wilson, NC.
Is Wilson Community College an HBCU?
No. Wilson Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wilson Community College a tribal college?
No. Wilson Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Wilson Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Wilson Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 20.2%).
Is Wilson Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Wilson 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
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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.