Western Piedmont Community College
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Distance learning opportunities
1001 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC, 28655-4511
(828) 438-6000
www.wpcc.edu
In accordance with the mission of the North Carolina Community College System, the mission of Western Piedmont Community College is to open the door to high-quality, accessible learning opportunities that minimize barriers to postsecondary education, maximize student success, and improve the lives and well-being of individuals by providing:
Education, training and retraining for the workforce, including
basic skills and literacy education, occupational and pre- baccalaureate programs.
Support for economic development through services to and in partnership with business and industry.
Services to communities and individuals to promote continuous learning and improve the quality of life.
Sound management practices which measure and enhance institutional effectiveness.
Public, 2-year
Diploma
Certificate
Associate's
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Academic Year Prices - 2011 (full-time, first-time undergraduate students)
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In District
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$2,155
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$1,874
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$1,627
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In State
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$2,155
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$1,874
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$1,627
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Out of State
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$8,299
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$8,018
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$7,749
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Books and Supplies
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$1,300
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$1,160
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$1,160
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On Campus
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Room and Board
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-
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-
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-
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Other Expenses
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-
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-
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Off Campus
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Room and Board
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$11,151
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$7,358
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$7,358
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Other Expenses
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$4,050
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$4,738
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$4,738
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Off Campus With Family
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Other Expenses
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$4,050
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$5,088
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$5,088
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Financial Aid 2010-2011
Federal Grants
(scholarships/fellowships)
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81.0%
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$5,730
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State/Local Grant
(scholarships/fellowships)
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28.0%
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$903
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Institutional Grants
(scholarships/fellowships)
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7.0%
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$844
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Loans
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29.0%
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$3,054
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