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Walters State Community College (WSCC)
- 500 S Davy Crockett Pky
- Morristown, TN 37813
- OPEID College Code: 00886300
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- General Phone: (423) 585-2600
- President: Wade B. Mccamey
- Website: www.ws.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 5,825
- College Alias: WSCC

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
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - WSCC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.ws.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $10.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 815 | 1,109 | 1,924 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 815 (100%) | 1,109 (100%) | 1,924 (100%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 516 (63%) | 702 (63%) | 1,218 (63%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: WSCC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 61%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 16% | 39% | 28% | 26% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,974 | $2,918 | $1,735 | $1,754 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 12.9% | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Number in Default | 84 | 63 | 57 |
| Number in Repayment | 651 | 680 | 470 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,627 | $2,469 | $2,381 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,703 | $8,906 | $8,795 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,600 | $3,600 | $2,600 |
| Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 | $2,630 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 | $2,630 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,627 | $3,469 | $3,381 |
| Out of State | $10,703 | $9,906 | $9,795 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $10,557 | $10,399 | $8,611 |
| Out of State | $17,633 | $16,836 | $15,025 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,957 | $6,799 | $6,011 |
| Out of State | $14,033 | $13,236 | $12,425 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Operations | ||
| Ornamental Horticulture | - | 9 |
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | - | 11 |
| Business Administration and Management | - | 71 |
| Management Information Systems | - | 12 |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Web and Digital Design | - | - |
| Engineering Technology | ||
| Industrial Technology | - | 11 |
| Quality Control Technology | 2 | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | ||
| Child Development | 5 | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology | 93 | 3 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist | 10 | - |
| Medical Transcription | 11 | - |
| Nursing | - | 140 |
| Pharmacy Technician | 19 | - |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | - | 13 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | - | 20 |
| Medical Records Technology | 17 | 7 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| General Studies | - | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | - | 279 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technology | ||
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 4 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ||
| Culinary Arts | 9 | - |
| Security and Protective Services | ||
| Criminal Justice, Police Science | 136 | 15 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,825 Undergraduate: 5,825
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,209 Female: 3,616
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,209 Female: 3,616
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,055 Part-Time: 2,770
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,055 Part-Time: 2,770
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 6 | 0.1% |
| American Indian | 19 | 0.3% |
| Black | 164 | 3% |
| Asian | 57 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 2% |
| White | 5,491 | 94% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 601 | 10% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,708 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 924 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 626 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 573 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 470 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 371 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 395 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 147 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 10 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 781 | 393 | 388 |
| Faculty Status | 413 | 141 | 272 |
| Tenured Faculty | 60 | 56 | 4 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 411 | 139 | 272 |
| Primarily Instruction | 411 | 139 | 272 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 13 | 12 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 97 | 90 | 7 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 260 | 152 | 108 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 99 | 77 | 22 |
| Skilled Crafts | 19 | 18 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 118 | 36 | 82 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,325 (113) | $50,343 (51) | $48,488 (62) |
| Professor | $58,605 (15) | $57,835 (9) | $59,759 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $52,197 (60) | $53,769 (27) | $50,911 (33) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,330 (27) | $41,204 (11) | $43,104 (16) |
| Instructor | $38,173 (11) | $35,488 (4) | $39,708 (7) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,011 (26) | $61,869 (14) | $68,675 (12) |
| Professor | $87,884 (4) | $86,136 (2) | $89,631 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $66,034 (13) | $64,575 (6) | $67,284 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,401 (7) | $52,207 (5) | $63,384 (2) |
| Instructor | $46,250 (2) | $45,413 (1) | $47,086 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,048 (139) | $50,403 (65) | $49,737 (74) |
| Professor | $61,405 (19) | $60,134 (11) | $63,153 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $52,523 (73) | $53,599 (33) | $51,636 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,947 (34) | $41,677 (16) | $44,077 (18) |
| Instructor | $38,122 (13) | $35,822 (5) | $39,560 (8) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | ||||
| Total Aid | $64,287 | $28,751 | $35,536 | $1,800 |
| Ratio (%) | 101% | 44% | 54% | 3% |
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 83 | 45 | 28 | 10 |
| Baseball | 28 | 28 | - | - |
| Basketball | 33 | 17 | 16 | - |
| Golf | 10 | - | - | 10 |
| Softball | 12 | - | 12 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $41,247 | $25,988 | $23,828 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $8,685 | $8,591 | - |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Golf | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 17% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 17% |
| Female | 17% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 18% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 1 |
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