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West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC)
- 4810 Alben Barkley Drive
- Paducah, KY 42002
- OPEID College Code: 00197900
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- General Phone: (270) 554-9200 x0
- President/Ceo: Dr. Barbara Veazey
- Website: www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 7,090
- College Alias: WKCTC
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - WKCTC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 89%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 15% | 51% | 74% | 2% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,947 | $2,966 | $1,384 | $946 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.8% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| Number in Default | 33 | 33 | 23 |
| Number in Repayment | 422 | 341 | 269 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,760 | $2,616 | $2,352 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,280 | $7,848 | $7,056 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,952 | $6,750 | $5,840 |
| Other Expenses | $2,740 | $2,740 | $2,260 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,740 | $2,740 | $2,260 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,560 | $3,416 | $3,152 |
| Out of State | $9,080 | $8,648 | $7,856 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,252 | $12,906 | $11,252 |
| Out of State | $18,772 | $18,138 | $15,956 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,300 | $6,156 | $5,412 |
| Out of State | $11,820 | $11,388 | $10,116 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,090 Undergraduate: 7,090
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,647 Female: 3,443
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,647 Female: 3,443
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,207 Part-Time: 4,883
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,207 Part-Time: 4,883
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 3 | 0.04% |
| American Indian | 15 | 0.2% |
| Black | 446 | 6% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 1% |
| White | 5,236 | 74% |
| Unknown | 1,281 | 18% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 750 | 11% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,282 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 838 | 12% |
| Ages 22-24 | 612 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 723 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 575 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 540 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 789 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 632 | 9% |
| Age Over 65 | 212 | 3% |
| Age Uknown | 137 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 608 | 291 | 317 |
| Faculty Status | 372 | 126 | 246 |
| Tenured Faculty | 44 | 44 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 372 | 126 | 246 |
| Primarily Instruction | 372 | 126 | 246 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 13 | 13 | - |
| Other Professionals | 96 | 58 | 38 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 127 | 94 | 33 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 92 | 60 | 32 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 30 | 29 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,641 (102) | $50,079 (40) | $51,003 (62) |
| Professor | $60,268 (45) | $62,466 (12) | $59,469 (33) |
| Associate Professor | $47,463 (26) | $48,242 (17) | $45,992 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $41,175 (14) | $41,541 (4) | $41,029 (10) |
| Instructor | $37,812 (17) | $38,184 (7) | $37,551 (10) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,200 (24) | $56,991 (15) | $52,213 (9) |
| Professor | $78,405 (2) | $78,405 (2) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $56,429 (11) | $56,142 (7) | $56,931 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,168 (6) | $53,250 (3) | $53,086 (3) |
| Instructor | $45,650 (5) | $48,438 (3) | $41,469 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,598 (126) | $49,138 (55) | $49,954 (71) |
| Professor | $60,434 (47) | $62,706 (14) | $59,469 (33) |
| Associate Professor | $47,079 (37) | $47,569 (24) | $46,173 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $41,873 (20) | $42,410 (7) | $41,584 (13) |
| Instructor | $37,707 (22) | $38,619 (10) | $36,948 (12) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 39% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 41% |
| Female | 36% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 48% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 37% |
| Unknown | 46% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 9 | 9 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
