Wor-Wic Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	54%
On-time graduation rate	19%

Located in Salisbury, Maryland, Wor-Wic Community College 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 Wor-Wic 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.

Wor-Wic Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Wor-Wic Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Wor-Wic Community College is reported to be 19%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Maryland state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Wor-Wic Community College is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Maryland is 76%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Wor-Wic Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,720

Cost of attendance at Wor-Wic Community College in 2022 for students from Maryland.

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Maryland's average	$9,814
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,280

Cost of attendance at Wor-Wic Community 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.

Maryland's average	$22,808
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 66 of freshman students at Wor-Wic Community College received on average $5,117 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.

$5,117

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	132	46%	$4,196	$553,932
Other Federal Grant	171	60%	$4,204	$718,899
State Grant/Scholarships	89	31%	$1,901	$169,166
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	43	15%	$1,720	$73,947
Total Grant & Scholarships	188	66%	$5,117	$962,012

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wor-Wic 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 Wor-Wic Community College students is 18.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 17.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.3%.

18.7%

African American 9.8% 8 students
white 23.7% 46 students
unknown 23.1% 3 students
hispanic 22.6% 7 students

Service Offerings

Wor-Wic Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wor-Wic 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
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

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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