West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	53%

Located in Paducah, Kentucky, WKCTC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of West Kentucky Community and Technical 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.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 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.

The student retention rate of 63% at WKCTC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,488

Cost of attendance at West Kentucky Community and Technical College in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$10,481
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,240

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$21,663
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at West Kentucky Community and Technical College received on average $5,550 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.

$5,550

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	335	56%	$4,668	$1,563,827
Other Federal Grant	360	61%	$4,988	$1,795,705
State Grant/Scholarships	497	84%	$2,185	$1,085,762
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	75	13%	$1,614	$121,019
Total Grant & Scholarships	541	91%	$5,550	$3,002,486

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of West Kentucky Community and Technical 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 West Kentucky Community and Technical College students is 52.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.2%.

52.8%

asian 60.0% 3 students
African American 25.0% 16 students
white 56.2% 333 students
hispanic 63.9% 23 students
Mixed Race 34.9% 15 students

Service Offerings

West Kentucky Community and Technical 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

West Kentucky Community and Technical 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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