There is a public university in Wilkesboro, NC called Wilkes Community College. The foundation of Wilkes Community College was laid down in the year 1964. Wilkes Community College is recognised by its official colors, blue and green. Across all the courses offered at Wilkes Community College, the enrolment stands at 2,692. The school has an academic staff of 224 who teach various courses to the students. There are around 58% of the students who are females and 42% are males at Wilkes Community College. At WCC, around 85% of the students are 24 and under. Wilkes Community College has produced several achievers in its 56 years of existence. The average earnings of its graduates is $25,800 with 83% being the employment rate six years after graduation. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. At WCC, 67 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.