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West Kentucky Community & Technical College
West Kentucky Community & Technical College
PADUCAH, KY . 2 Year 4.0
#1036 in Best Colleges in America
4810 ALBEN BARKLEY DR PADUCAH, KY 42002

Overview

West Kentucky Community & Technical College (WKCTC) is located in Paducah, Kentucky, and is part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). The school was founded in 2003 by the merger of Paducah Community College and West Kentucky Technical College. WKCTC offers more than 200 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs in more than 35 academic and career fields, serving more than 8,000 students. The school focuses on connecting with local industries, offering high-demand technical courses such as welding, nursing, and automotive repair, and is committed to cultivating graduates with practical skills. In addition, WKCTC also offers online courses, credit recognition and dual credit programs to facilitate students to transfer to four-year universities.

Rankings

  • 78

    #78 in Best Online Colleges in America

  • 3

    #3 in Best Community Colleges in Kentucky

  • 320

    #320 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • Best Online Colleges in America 78 of 265
  • Best Community Colleges in America 320 of 922

Academics

  • B Professors
  • BValue
  • C+Diversity
  • ASafety
  • A Student Life
  • A Location

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    322 Graduates
  • Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)
    319 Graduates
  • Welding
    314 Graduates
  • Business
    243 Graduates
  • Electrician
    171 Graduates
  • Information Science
    160 Graduates
  • Medical Secretary
    129 Graduates
  • Diesel Mechanics
    108 Graduates
  • Business Support Services
    98 Graduates
  • Nursing
    80 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    15
  • Online Associates Programs
    7
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,550
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    59%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    83%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,595 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    3,274
  • Undergrads Over 25
    28%
  • Pell Grant
    56%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

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