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$2,572Tuition
1,881Students
52%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$34,728Earnings
#18 in North CarolinaPublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$2,572
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,716
Average Net Price
$-28
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.1%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$5,890
Books & Supplies
$1,700
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,625
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$81/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
33.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$30,001 – $48,000 $563
$48,001 – $75,000 $1,855
$75,001 – $110,000 $982

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Cost Overview

Most families pay almost nothing to attend Wilkes Community College. Students from families earning $30,000 to $48,000 pay just $563 per year after aid. Even middle-income families earning $48,000 to $75,000 pay only $1,855 annually. The average net price across all income levels sits at negative $28, meaning students typically receive more in aid than they owe in costs.

Over two years, total expenses range from roughly $1,100 to $3,700 depending on family income. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,625, translating to monthly payments of $81. With median earnings of $34,728 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume less than 3% of typical graduate income. Nearly all students qualify for in-state rates since 99% come from North Carolina.

Low-income students get the best deal here, often attending for free while building skills that lead to solid employment prospects.

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