Washtenaw Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Trimester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	22%

Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Washtenaw Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

One of the notable aspects of Washtenaw Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Washtenaw Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Washtenaw Community College is reported to be 22%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 68% at Washtenaw Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,248

Cost of attendance at Washtenaw Community College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,856

Cost of attendance at Washtenaw Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 55 of freshman students at Washtenaw Community College received on average $6,302 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,302

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	300	40%	$6,201	$1,860,284
Other Federal Grant	300	40%	$6,316	$1,894,684
State Grant/Scholarships	137	18%	$2,412	$330,457
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	108	14%	$3,378	$364,779
Total Grant & Scholarships	411	55%	$6,302	$2,589,920

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Washtenaw Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Washtenaw Community College students is 22.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.7%.

22.4%

asian 33.3% 8 students
African American 11.3% 8 students
white 21.8% 107 students
unknown 25.0% 3 students
hispanic 27.7% 13 students
International Students 44.4% 4 students
Mixed Race 26.5% 13 students

Service Offerings

Washtenaw Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Washtenaw Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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