Wake Technical Community College
About Wake Technical Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Wake Tech is the largest community college in North Carolina, teaching across Raleigh and its suburbs. Computing, business and nursing are its largest programs, and close to a fifth of its students transfer on to a four-year college.
Founded
1958
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina
Students
19,675
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
33%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$2,254
Out-of-state: $6,862
Avg Net Price
$8,759
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,769
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
33% complete their degree within three years
Retention
71.8%
Transfer Out
19%
Teaching Quality
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
46.4%
$/Student
$6.9K
Class Size
Medium
The 33% graduation rate is below average, but 71.8% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$2,254
In-State
$6,862
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,648
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,953
After Financial Aid
$8,759
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,682
Receive Grants
28.3%
Take Loans
15.6%
Tuition is $2,254/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $8,759.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Wake Technical Community College fund their education.
While in School
28.3%
Get Grants
Free money
15.6%
Take Loans
Must repay
$24,587
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$127/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Wake Technical Community College.
Gender
53.8%
Female
46%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
19,675
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
38.4%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
26.1%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (54% women, 46% men). 38.4% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
19,675
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Wake Technical Community College fields 6 varsity teams with 181 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
181
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
52% / 48%
95
Men
86
Women
3
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Wake Technical Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,769
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$30K
1388 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$48K
240 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$37K
171 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$68K
120 grads
1yr Earnings
Engineering, General
$80K
104 grads
4yr Earnings
Design and Applied Arts
$42K
79 grads
4yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $42K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.