Westmoreland County Community College
About Westmoreland County Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Westmoreland County Community College teaches southeast of Pittsburgh, from Youngwood and several other sites. Nursing and business are its largest programs, and a fifth of its students go on to a four-year college.
Founded
1970
Location
Youngwood, Pennsylvania
Students
2,441
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
30.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,018
Out-of-state: $14,424
Avg Net Price
$5,167
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$37,439
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
30.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
66.9%
Transfer Out
20%
Teaching Quality
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
30.6%
$/Student
$5.3K
Class Size
Medium
The 30.9% graduation rate is below average, but 66.9% 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
$6,018
In-State
$14,424
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,573
After Financial Aid
$5,167
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$2,972
Receive Grants
28.1%
Take Loans
26.5%
Tuition is $6,018/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,167.
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 Westmoreland County Community College fund their education.
While in School
28.1%
Get Grants
Free money
26.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$30,637
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$11,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$117/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $11,000, 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 Westmoreland County Community College.
Gender
65.4%
Female
35%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,441
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
44.4%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
22.4%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 65% of the student body. 44.4% 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
2,441
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Westmoreland County Community College fields 7 varsity teams with 78 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
78
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
67% / 33%
52
Men
26
Women
5
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 Westmoreland County Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$37,439
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
—
94 grads
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$41K
83 grads
4yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
—
29 grads
Culinary Arts and Related Services
—
26 grads
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$62K
25 grads
4yr Earnings
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
$57K
23 grads
4yr Earnings
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.