West Kentucky Community and Technical College
West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) is located in Paducah, Kentucky. WKCTC is a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. It was established back in 2003 as a consolidation of Paducah Community College and West Kentucky Technical College. This two-year school currently serves more than 9,000 students and it offers them many different academic possibilities. WKCTC has many associate degrees as well as career-oriented technical and vocational courses that will offer certificates upon completion of the program. The WKCTC nursing programs are very esteemed and have been helping nursing students to realize their full potential for a very long time.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleRemote Town |
Number of Students6,038 |
Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate69% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 14 | 52 |
Certificate | 2 | 19 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 44 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/2003 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1968 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $162/credit | |
In State Students | $162/credit | |
Out of State Students | $567/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $7,290 | $7,290 | $25,515 |
ADN | 70 | $11,340 | $11,340 | $39,690 |
BSN | 125 | $20,250 | $20,250 | $70,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of West Kentucky Community and Technical College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 58% | $4,293 |
Other Federal Grant | 8% | $813 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 81% | $1,867 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 4% | $2,756 |
Federal Student Loans | 17% | $4,238 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,865
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$4,090 |
$30,001 to $48,000$4,470 |
$48,001 to $75,000$6,524 |
$75,001 to $110,000$9,414 |
Over $110,000$9,826 |
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Student Population
6,038
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,178
Women
2,860
Men
35%
Full-time
65%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
77% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
Black/African American |
7% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kentucky state board of nursing.