- Wor-Wic is a comprehensive community college serving the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties. The college provides quality postsecondary credit programs leading to an associate degree, a certificate of proficiency or a letter of recognition, as well as documents of completion for community and continuing education courses. Its open door admission policy and comprehensive student support services enable Wor-Wic to provide educational opportunities for those who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs regardless of age, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. The college provides its courses and programs at a reasonable cost, with funding from its supporting counties, Worcester and Wicomico, and the state. Special state legislation permits Somerset County students to attend Wor-Wic at the in-county tuition rate.
School Highlights
Wor-Wic Community College serves 3,395 students (15% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 63%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 3,395 students
- In-state tuition: $5,664
- Out-state tuition: $6,912
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 43%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Wor-Wic Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 314 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Wor-Wic Community College
(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
314 staff
378 staff
Student Body
The student population of Wor-Wic Community College has grown by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Wor-Wic Community College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,395 students
3,998 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
496 students
985 students
# Part-Time Students
2,899 students
3,409 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
339 students
243 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
496 students
985 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,899 students
4,482 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
26%
30%
% White
57%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2043%
0.2841%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,800
$36,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,664 is less than the state average of $7,307. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,912 is less than the state average of $9,316. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,664
$7,307
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,912
$9,316
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
72%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,613
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Wor-Wic Community College is a public, two-year college serving the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties. Founded in 1975, the college enrolls about 10,000 students in more than 2,000 classes each year at its campus in Salisbury and at various locations throughout Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore. Wor-Wic provides quality postsecondary educational opportunities to area residents at a reasonable cost. Wor-Wic offers programs that lead to an associate of arts degree, associate of arts in teaching degree, associate of science degree, associate of applied science degree, certificate of proficiency or letter of recognition. Wor-Wic offers the first two years of a baccalaureate degree with programs such as general studies, business, computer science, electronics, and elementary and secondary teacher education, for those who want to transfer to a four-year college or university. Other credit programs are more occupational in nature, designed for individuals who want to enter the work force immediately after two years of college, or those who are employed and want to upgrade their skills or obtain a promotion. Community and continuing education courses and seminars help students prepare for a new career, upgrade existing job skills and provide opportunities for self-improvement. Courses are offered in a wide range of fields, such as supervision, computers, child care, health and industrial trades. Wor-Wic is a state-approved two-year college. It is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wor-Wic Community College cost?
Wor-Wic Community College's tuition is approximately $5,664 for In-State students and $6,912 for Out-State students.
What is Wor-Wic Community College's ranking?
Wor-Wic Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Maryland for: Least debt for graduating students.
School Calendar
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