Westmoreland County Community College
School info
3.4
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.5
Food
2.8
Clubs
3.1
Facilities
3.5
Internet
3.1
Location
3.5
Opportunities
3.3
Safety
4.6
Social
2.9
Happiness
3.8
Basic Information
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public community college
- Established: 1970
Academic information
Degree Courses
- 64 associate degree programs
Key Area
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Technology
- Healthcare and Allied Health
- Culinary Arts and Hospitality
- Science and Engineering
Student and Staff Numbers
- Undergraduates: Approximately 4,369
- Postgraduates: 0
Notable Alumni
- Herman Mihalich
- Richard Rosendale
- Melinda S. Rossell
- John F. Swank
- Terry M
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Good reviews
Overall 5
WCCC is an affordable place to further one's education. I am in the nursing program. It is hard, but if it wasn't everyone will be doing it. The teachers want everyone to pass and are willing to help everyone out. I like how the classes are small. You can actually develop a relationship and get to know not only other students but teachers!
Overall 4.9
The School is great alot of cool people go there and it is a great way to save money and time while seeking a higher degree or a cheap and easy way to obtain a associates degree.
Overall 4.7
I love this school.
Overall 4.5
WCCC has offered a reasonably priced way for me to obtain my degree. For the most part my professors have been awesome (only one was ridiculous).my advisor is awesome, financial aid is helpful.
Overall 4.5
Affordable.
Overall 4.4
The college just has a great atmosphere. You can tell people love it here, both staff and students.
Overall 4.4
WCCC was great. Highly recommend it.
Overall 4.2
Many students I knew actually transfered to WCCC from other community colleges in the nearby area for a better education.
Overall 4.1
I love the campus and the location is great. The place has been recently remodeled--it's looking more modern than ever. There are plenty of quiet spots if you need to study; with 3 cafes there's always something good to eat. I've only taken a few classes so I cannot comment on the professors quite yet. Judging by other students, it's a hit or miss.
Overall 4.1
I highly recommend coming to WCCC. There are very wonderful professors and at an affordable price.
Bad reviews
Overall 0.9
serious communication problems among all depts. Power is given to a certain few instructors and they control and intimidate whoever they wish so they get their way. Federal laws are violated and and all is kept secretive. Grievance hearings are a joke. Dean of Students is incompetent, and policies are way behind other colleges. poisonous environm
Overall 1.2
while there are some excellent teachers at WCCC, administration is, for the most part, ignorant of the rapid change in education law. For example, Affirmative Action, Disability Services, Dean of Students and WCCC's solicitor,keep faculty in the dark. WCCC is not a disability friendly college yet it is a learning institution. It is sad.
Overall 1.2
Good: Professors Bad: Staff is rude, branch campus' (laurel especially) will limit how much you can print, financial aid doesn't return calls, doesn't answer questions, doesn't refund any funds due to the student until the absolute last second. office staff will ignore you, Student ID cost is $5 most credits DON'T Tx to anywhere private
Overall 1.2
Not Specified.
Overall 1.3
Declining enrollment coupled with increasing tuition makes this a poor value for your money. Classes frequently cancelled due to under enrollment. Save your money and go to Cal U, its a better value.
Overall 1.6
THIS PLACE BLOWS DOUBLE STANDARDS GOD FORBID YOUR NOT THE TEACHERS PET...
Overall 1.6
Building is old and has holes in the ceiling and floors are cracked. Most people are rude and don't really help. Classes were good but I had to speak to 4 different people in order to register for classes - it took forever and most didn't know what they were doing. Glad I'm transferring out!
Overall 1.6
Te classes have been great and ive learned alot from some great teachers but this school makes it hard to register for classes. you have to see multiple people with attitudes who act like you are bothering them. The food on campus is a joke and the building is so run down and the classroom walls are so thin you hear everything.
Overall 1.7
I had to schedule 5 times to get schedule right to get my degree. They gave me 8 classes that I didn't need to take. The office staff SUCK. I came to WCCC for 2 years I was there for 6 Because I had to take the right classes. Waste of money. I couldn't walk for graduation because none of my grades were posted. I got my degree 6 months later.
Overall 1.7
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