Wayne Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Wayne Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Wayne Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Wayne Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Wayne Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Wayne Community College is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 71% at Wayne Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,524

Cost of attendance at Wayne Community College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

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North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,668

Cost of attendance at Wayne Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 57 of freshman students at Wayne Community College received on average $6,435 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,435

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	77	51%	$6,345	$488,565
Other Federal Grant	77	51%	$6,485	$499,365
State Grant/Scholarships	52	34%	$904	$47,008
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	6	4%	$1,175	$7,050
Total Grant & Scholarships	86	57%	$6,435	$553,423

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wayne Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wayne Community College students is 42.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.7%.

42.4%

asian 100.0% 2 students
African American 24.3% 17 students
white 44.8% 94 students
unknown 40.0% 2 students
hispanic 51.9% 27 students
International Students 50.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 63.6% 7 students

Service Offerings

Wayne Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wayne Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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