Wilkes Community College, established in 1965, is a public, two-year post-secondary institution located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the college's picturesque campus spans a 150-acre site centrally located in Wilkes County, approximately 90 minutes from the state capital of Raleigh. This college serves a vital role in higher education for this rural part of North Carolina, offering diverse academic programs with a focus on vocational and technical education designed to meet the workforce needs of the region. While Wilkes Community College has an open admissions policy, it emphasizes personalized attention to its students' educational and career goals. The college is known for its programs in nursing, emergency medical science, and applied engineering technology. While student housing is not provided on campus, the college serves a population who primarily reside within the surrounding communities.
Wilkes Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student. 661 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,660 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $2,432 plus fees of $140.
