Academics
Westmoreland County Community College (WCCC), established in 1970, is a two-year educational institution located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, nearly six miles south of Greensburg. Westmoreland County Community College
Westmoreland County Community College
Information Summary
| Overall Score (about) | 45.9 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $6,814 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 22 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 57% / 43% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 4,848 |
Admissions
Students looking to attend Westmoreland County Community College will be accepted upon completion of high school or upon receipt of a GED. Students under 18, or those who have yet to receive a high school diploma, may qualify to enter WCCC and petition for a diploma after completing 30 credits of coursework. All students must complete the application online and pay the $10 application fee. Once the application is accepted, students will be asked to register and take placement exams (transfer students can bypass exams if grades at previous school are
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Financial Aid
Financial Aid — in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and work study — is available to any student who qualifies. To apply, you must be a U.S. citizen, have successfully completed high school or a GED program, be enrolled in WCCC programs and maintain good academic standing. Students should complete the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) and also submit the documents required by the WCCC Financial Aid Office. The code for WCCC on the FAFSA form is 010176. Students who wish to apply for the fall semester need to have applications in before mid-April. Westmoreland County Community College has the main semesters of fall and spring, besides some programs which are offered during the summer and on winter break. Typically, students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better to keep their financial aid packages, as well as complete the large majority of classes in which they have enrolled.
Student Financial Aid Details
Students
WCCC goes out of its way to help students to adjust to the rigors of college life. All students are encouraged to take advantage of counseling services available on campus in Youngwood. The Career Planning Center in Founders Hall offers students the opportunity to explore their potential in the workplace. In addition, tutoring and even childcare services are offered to busy parents. The Computer Resource Center in Founders Hall will be an important stop during term paper time for every student. The Grapevine, a newsletter distributed weekly during the spring and fall terms, keeps students informed on happenings around campus. In addition, the Campus Connections website serves as a student meeting place online, where paper topics and academic and social clubs are organized.
Student Enrollment Demographics
Athletics
There are a number of opportunities for student athletes at Westmoreland County Community College. Men
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