Walters State Community College
About Walters State Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Walters State Community College teaches in Morristown, in the mountains of east Tennessee. Nursing and business are its largest programs, and it runs a well known police and fire academy.
Founded
1970
Location
Morristown, Tennessee
Students
3,591
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
33.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,752
Out-of-state: $17,736
Avg Net Price
$5,387
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$37,085
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
33.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
53%
Transfer Out
10%
Teaching Quality
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
46.5%
$/Student
$7.9K
Class Size
Medium
The 33.3% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,752
In-State
$17,736
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,538
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,313
After Financial Aid
$5,387
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,826
Receive Grants
30.4%
Take Loans
0%
Tuition is $4,752/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,387.
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 Walters State Community College fund their education.
While in School
30.4%
Get Grants
Free money
0%
Take Loans
Must repay
$20,244
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Walters State Community College.
Gender
64.9%
Female
35%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,591
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
55.8%
First-Gen
21 yrs
Avg Age
16%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 65% of the student body. 55.8% 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
City: Small
Campus Quick Facts
3,591
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
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
Walters State Community College fields 6 varsity teams with 114 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
114
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
55% / 45%
63
Men
51
Women
4
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Walters State Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$37,085
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$25K
626 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$57K
83 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$26K
56 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$47K
30 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$36K
24 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
20 grads
Median earnings are $37K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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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.