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Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, NC·Public·www.waketech.edu/

Campus Identity

Wake Technical Community College is a public community college in Raleigh, NC. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 88/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Wake Technical Community College is a public community college in Raleigh, NC. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 88/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$2,010
In-State Tuition
+$336 fees
$7,180
Out-of-State Tuition
+$336 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

20,000+

Suburban setting

Beach Access

106 miles

Topsail Island, NC

Weather

Warm Climate

56°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

157 mi away
129 skiable acres5 lifts
Appalachian Ski Mtn.

North Carolina

169 mi away
27 skiable acres6 lifts

Nearest Beach

Topsail Island, NC

Ocean access within 106.3 miles

106 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Raleigh, NC

43°Jan46°Feb53°Mar62°Apr69°May76°Jun80°Jul78°Aug73°Sep63°Oct52°Nov46°Dec

Station: RALEIGH 4 SW · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

88/100
Pretty Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety976895
97/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
68/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
95/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$2,010$7,180
Fees
$336$336
Total
$2,346$7,516
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

91 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
1,388 grads/yr$48,145
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCertificate
429 grads/yr$47,383
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralCertificate
349 grads/yr$66,379
Accounting and Related ServicesCertificate
338 grads/yr$51,858
Design and Applied ArtsCertificate
254 grads/yr$41,857

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Certificate100 grads$84,369
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Associate's1 grads$83,715
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
Associate's28 grads$81,319
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's120 grads$80,488
Engineering, General
Associate's104 grads$79,575
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Associate's240 grads$74,241
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
Certificate86 grads$68,939
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Associate's15 grads$68,457
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Associate's67 grads$67,139
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Certificate349 grads$66,379

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wake Technical Community College located?

Wake Technical Community College is located in Raleigh, NC. The main campus address is 9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Wake Technical Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Wake Technical Community College charges $2,010/year for in-state students and $7,180/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $7,516/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Wake Technical Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Wake Technical Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Wake Technical Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($7,180/year out-of-state), campus culture in Raleigh, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Wake Technical Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Wake Technical Community College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Raleigh, NC
Size
20,000+
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 56°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
88/100
Nearest Airport
Raleigh/Durham, NC (RDU) · 16 mialso POB (37 mi), FBG (38 mi)

Location

Raleigh, NC

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.