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Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI·Public·7,816 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Michigan residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 7,816 students.

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7,816
Students
$3,249
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$34,600
Earnings
10 yr
$13,310
Debt

About This School

Washtenaw Community College is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan with approximately 7,816 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $3,249 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is a public community college in Ann Arbor Charter Township, Michigan. Founded in 1965, WCC enrolls more than 20,000 students from over 100 countries to study each year and grants certificates and degrees to over 2,600 students annually.

Located in Ann Arbor, this community college offers one of the most affordable paths to a degree or certificate in Michigan, with an average net price of just $3,561/year and median debt at graduation of only $7,855 — meaning students typically leave without a crippling financial burden. Worth considering if you're looking to complete general education requirements before transferring to a four-year school, or earn a career-focused certificate without taking on serious debt. The one honest caveat: median earnings of $34,600 a decade after enrollment are modest, so the value here depends heavily on whether you transfer or pursue a specific in-demand program rather than stopping at an associate degree.

Founded
1965
Setting
Large suburb
Avg Faculty Salary
$8,835

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing14%
Health Professions14%
Computer Science4%
Education1%
Engineering1%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Communications0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Stephen Bray

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,736
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,504
Avg Net Price
$3,249
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$1,940
$30–48k$1,944
$48–75k$4,979
$75–110k$6,404
$110k+$11,030

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants28%
Median debt at graduation$13,310

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$13,310
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$32,100
Female graduates$25,900

Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$13,310
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.6x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White58%
Black18%
Hispanic/Latino8%
Asian3%
Two or more races7%
International2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,816 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Washtenaw Community College

4800 E Huron River Dr

Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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