by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,792 undergraduates in 2020, Western Piedmont Community College is a small, public college located in Morganton, North Carolina. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Western Piedmont Community College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Western Piedmont Community College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Western Piedmont Community College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Western Piedmont Community College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Western Piedmont Community College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Western Piedmont Community College for Veterans Guide.
Western Piedmont Community College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Western Piedmont Community College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,792 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 595 (33.2%). Part-time attendance was 1,197 (66.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 595 | 1,197 | 1,792 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Western Piedmont Community College has a very homogeneous student body. We rank Western Piedmont Community College #2904 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Western Piedmont Community College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Western Piedmont Community College Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Western Piedmont Community College, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Western Piedmont Community College Athletics