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Westmoreland County Community College

General Information

Name: Westmoreland County Community College
Address: , Youngwood, PA 15697-1895
Phone:

  • General information: (724) 925-4000
  • Financial aid office: (724) 925-4061
  • Admissions office: (724) 925-4064

Website: wccc-pa.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-district$2,250$2,100$2,010
        In-state$4,470$4,200$4,020
        Out-of-state$6,510$6,150$5,880
Books and supplies$1,200$1,000$900
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$1,750$1,500$1,350
        Other expenses$1,500$1,500$1,350
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$1,200$1,200$1,000

Total expenses   
In-district
        Off-campus$6,700$6,100$5,610
        Off-campus with family$4,650$4,300$3,910
In-state
        Off-campus$8,920$8,200$7,620
        Off-campus with family$6,870$6,400$5,920
Out-of-state
        Off-campus$10,960$10,150$9,480
        Off-campus with family$8,910$8,350$7,780

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 63%
  • Federal grants: 46%
  • State/local grants: 31%
  • Institutional grants: 3%
  • Student loans: 27%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$2600
  • State/local grants:$400
  • Institutional grants:$1830
  • Student loans:$2900

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$10

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 6141
First-time student retention: 61%
Overall graduation rate: 18%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 44%
    • Part Time: 56%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 36%
    • Women: 64%

White non-hispanic: 89%
Black non-hispanic: 2%
Hispanic: 0%
Asian/pacific islander: 0%
American indian/alaska native: 0%
Other: 7%

Degrees offered

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General - Associate
  • Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management - Associate
  • Turf and Turfgrass Management - Associate
    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Associate, Certificate
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General - Certificate
  • Banking and Financial Support Services - Associate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate, Certificate
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce - Associate
  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary - Associate
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management - Associate
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Management Information Systems, General - Associate
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General - Associate
  • Real Estate - Associate, Certificate
  • Small Business Administration/Management - Associate, Certificate
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management - Associate
    Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
  • Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant - Associate, Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Systems Security - Certificate
  • Computer Graphics - Certificate
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General - Associate
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications - Associate, Certificate
  • Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General - Certificate
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration - Associate
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design - Associate, Certificate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD - Associate
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD - Associate
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician - Associate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant - Associate, Certificate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant - Certificate
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist - Associate
  • Dietetic Technician (DTR) - Associate
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other - Associate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder - Certificate
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist - Certificate
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist - Certificate
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant - Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist - Certificate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary - Associate
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Associate, Certificate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician - Associate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef - Associate
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training - Associate
  • Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager - Associate
    Precision Production
  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant - Associate, Certificate
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist - Associate, Certificate
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Associate
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General - Associate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Corrections - Certificate
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies - Associate
  • Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician - Associate
    Visual and Performing Arts
  • Commercial and Advertising Art - Associate
  • Graphic Design - Certificate


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