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Walters State Community College

Walters State Community College

Morristown, TN · City · 3,591 students
Website Scorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$5,387
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
35%
Graduation rate
31% typical
$37,085
Earnings 10 years on
$40,902 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Walters State Community College is a comprehensive public institution in East Tennessee renowned for its top-tier nursing and allied health programs, career-technical training, and seamless university transfer pathways. The college distinguishes itself through specialized facilities like the Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy and a dedicated Equine Center, catering to unique regional workforce demands. Across its main Morristown campus and regional centers, students enjoy an accessible, supportive learning environment with small class sizes, active student organizations, and competitive NJCAA Senators athletics. Benefiting from tuition-free initiatives like the Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect, Walters State serves as an affordable, high-value launchpad for both immediate career entry and advanced degrees.

Wikipedia:Walters State Community College is a public community college based in Morristown, Tennessee. It was founded in 1970 and is operated by the Tennessee Board of Regents. The college was named in honor of former United States Senator Herbert S. Walters.

Location
Morristown, TN, 37813-6899 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
190 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$4,752$17,736
Books & supplies$1,538$1,538
Cost of attendance$14,313$27,372
Average net price$5,387Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$17,736
In-state: $4,752
Books & supplies$1,538
Cost of attendance$27,372
In-state: $14,313
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $5,387
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.ws.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$4,992
Fees$350
Books & supplies$1,538
Personal expenses$1,500
Transportation$3,316
Total published by the school$27,372
Source: www.ws.edu
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$4,826
$30–48k
$5,087
$48–75k
$6,453
$75–110k
$7,763
Grants from the school
20% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $2,957
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
35%
Pell students: 26.3% · others: 42.8% 
8 yrs after starting
36% graduated · 16% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 48% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$31,089
10 yrs after entry$37,085
Debt
Middle 50% owe$1.4k–$4.7k
90th percentile$6,906
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — high transfer: 31% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 35%Women 65%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
30%
First-gen
56%
Family income
$20,244
Independent
29%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
30%
Where first-years come from
In state (TN)
98.4%
Out of state
0.9%
International
0.5%

Most out-of-state first-years from: GA 2 · KY 2 · TX 2 · CA 1 · FL 1

Race & ethnicity
White
81%
Hispanic
11%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division I
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$19M
Full-time faculty
46%
Faculty salary
$7,127/mo
Teaching spend
$7,937
per student
Federal loans
0%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high transfer
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time

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