Founded in 1965, Washtenaw Community College. is a college. Located in Michigan, which is a city setting in Michigan, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 12,160 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.
The Washtenaw Community College Academic calendar runs on a Trimester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 162 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Washtenaw Community College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
ACT Range
Admissions at are considered , with ,8% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Washtenaw Community College.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
55%
“We know about current events and vote”
45%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
39%
“Sometimes, but not often”
39%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
92%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
8%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
23%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
65%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
6%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
3%
“Available in class”
65%
“They keep regular office hours”
32%
“They”re always available”
61%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
35%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
3%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
23%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
61%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
10%
“We only party on weekends”
6%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
23%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
68%
“There might be people who do”
10%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
55%
“We know about current events and vote”
45%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
39%
“Sometimes, but not often”
39%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
92%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
8%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
23%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
65%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
6%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
3%
“Available in class”
65%
“They keep regular office hours”
32%
“They”re always available”
61%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
35%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
3%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
23 Students rated on-campus housing 1.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
18 Students rated off-campus housing 3.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
34 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
34 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
34 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 62 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
32 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
33 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
34 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.
Washtenaw Community College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Washtenaw Community College?
33 Students rated Washtenaw Community College
Cristopher
It’s the best. Wcc is an amazing resource and a very empowering place. I can’t wait to go back. I was enrolled for the motorcycle tech program and the amount of individual attention I received was amazing. The facility was superb and the amount of cool tools and opportunities to learn were incredible. I can’t say enough about this place!
Myia
All around, WCC is a good school. Some things about it, make it difficult for students to maintain an education which could be why their graduation rate is so low. It seems like they don't realize that not every student is fresh out of high school with their parents help. For example, when I got pregnant during a semester I had little support and was getting screamed at in the middle of class for going to the bathroom so much to pee and throw up. I had another instructor who would scream at students so loudly he made one girl have an anxiety attack, not knowing she was suffering from PTSD from the military. Last year, I had to have emergency open heart surgery in the middle of a semester. I failed both of my classes because their were no policies in place for financial aid students with medical emergencies and if I would have dropped the classes I would have had to pay all of the money back. This significantly lowered my GPA.
Kristy
I absolutely love Washtenaw Community College. Before moving into this area, I attended another community college and the staff, resources, support, and environment are all completely different.
I was able to join the STEM scholars program here and my opportunities exploded out before me. Grants and scholarships are easy to apply for and easy to get, the staff are simply exceptional people, and I realized I could hardly recall the name of any professor from my previous college experience. Here, I know them all and they know me, too. If you are looking for an excellent community college, this is it.
Haleigh
Washtenaw Community College is an incredible institution of higher learning. In my eyes, they deserve a five-star rating for a plethora of reasons. The enlightened, compassionate professors enhance the experience with their knowledge, enthusiasm to teach the material, and willingness to learn from their students. The care and thoughtfulness that they carry throughout their days is impeccable. I had missed a couple classes to care for my great-grandfather, and it meant the world to me when my professor asked if he could speak with me after class to ask me how I had been doing and inquire as to why I missed those classes. When I explained what was happening, he was extremely empathetic, reiterated his office hours, and gave me studying tips for success in the course. I was grateful for the awareness and care he provided to myself, and every other student. Another professor began her lectures by engaging in a ten-minute discussion about current events, which was relevant to the course being taught, and the conversation was guided to the material covered for that day. I enjoyed how it was a smooth way to ease everyone into the class, and it made each person open up to engage with one another.
Another quality that makes this college appealing is how a multitude of credits transfer to the majority of other colleges and universities throughout Michigan. I began my educational journey after graduating from high school at Washtenaw Community College. I was able to easily transfer all of the credits I earned to Eastern Michigan University. Also, the college has numerous transfer programs with outlined Articulation Agreements to the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, Wayne State University, and more. It is also beneficial to many students, including myself, that Washtenaw Community College has extremely fair and cost-effective tuition rates. They offer discounted tuition if you live, work more than 30 hours per week, work as an au pair, or own property in the district of Washtenaw County. There are additional reductions for those who take classes at one of their extension centers, are 65 years of age or older, or work for the college.
My experience at Washtenaw Community College was elevated in plenty of ways. They offer many opportunities to get involved in campus events, including job fairs, coffee with the college president, and more. They offer local cuisine such as Cottage Inn Pizza, Earthen Jar, Satchel’s BBQ, and additional fare in the Student Center cafeteria. My personal favorite event at the college was when emotional support dogs were brought into the library to console the students while they studied and worked on homework—it was the best way to turn your day around and find relief while working so diligently. Washtenaw Community college offers a positive atmosphere where the students are encouraged, appreciated, and able to gain valuable insight into their program of study!
Jenna
so far I have really enjoyed Washtenaw Community College. The most positive part has definitely been how kind the professors are. It's no secret that many of them truly care about their students and want them to succeed. My other favorite part is the fellow students. Many are outgoing and warm!
Alicia
It's a great school with a wonderful atmosphere. the professors are always available through email or in person when you need them. The academic advisors are the true gem of the college. They always keep you on track to reach your goals. The college is reasonably priced.
Emily
It is a great building block school, its easy to transfer from and haven't had a bad teacher yet.
Asiyah
Washtenaw Community was there for me when I needed it most. I had not been convinced on whether or not I even wanted to attend college, especially seeing as I felt I wouldn't be any good at it. But WCC showed me that college can be a worthwhile experience beyond just passing a class or getting some credit towards your degree. I took Astronomy, and not only passed, but got an A. The Environmental Science class I took educated me on topics such as recycling, plastic in our water and how to address climate change. Before, science wasn't something I felt I ever really connected to - I'm not an inquisitive person. I tend to believe that some things just are and we shouldn't ask why. But I started asking why. And make connections between education of women and the subsequent population size of a country. The professor I had truly impacted how I view the world. I love that. Yes, not all my professors I had were awesome. Some were just adequate, some made me drop the course after the first class. But Washtenaw Community College is overall a very comfortable and safe environment for those who wish to try to find themselves for a couple of years. The food is good (quesadillas, anyone). They make things accessible for those who need accommodations. There's even a fitness center across the street. I'm glad I spent my time there and I would recommend it to anyone who needs a place that will support their passions. Go for it.
Michelle
Washtenaw has been a great experience for me. I started attending back in 2015 and I must say I have come across some great instructors. The classroom sizes are awesome. This make it easier for the instructor to connect with the students. I would recommend everyone who lives in Ypsilanti or Ann Arbor MI to attend here before going to a University.
Cha Cha
I really love the class size and everything looks like it's in order and some of the teachers are part-time so they don't really have an office hour but you can make an appointment with them to see them.
Melanie
I really enjoy going to Washtenaw Community College. Mainly because of the size of that classes. You really get to know your professors and they are always available to help you. Whether it is in class, after class, via email, or phone. I also really enjoy the atmosphere of the college. Everyone is nice, outgoing, and eager to learn.
Shannon
A decent sized community college. You get what you need for affordable prices and there are tons of options for classes. Campus feels safe due to the friendly security team. Buildings are close together and there are tons of places around campus for students to study and get together. MY personal favorite iOS the bowl during the spring time.
Keaton
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time there. All of the teachers are extremely helpful and want to do the most to help you succeed. The students are also extremely helpful as well. Overall, it is a great community college. I would highly recommend attending Washtenaw Community College, especially if you are uncertain of what you want to do.
Kamaria
Washtenaw is a really good school with many opportunities for those who look for them. It’s filled with teachers that really care about how their students are learning and making sure we finish our classes with passing grades. I haven’t experienced anything negative in my first semester nor do I ever expect to.
Imaan
During my time at Washtenaw Community College I came across very helpful and easily accessible professors. Their non discriminatory behavior towards a a class of diverse student body is what really impressed me. I always left my classrooms with knowledge worthy of holding on to. The convenience of the parking space is anther plus for this college, I always found parking space in timely manner.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Washtenaw Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
I would defiently encourage myself to continue on with an education! Even if you have to work, raise children, move to different states, etc., but to stay focused on learning and expanding on my education. There are so many areas that would have been advantagious to learn that would have enriched my life . Even if for the health of my brain , physiologically, to continue with stretching and growing in knowledge., and self-esteem that comes from being successful. Also to better myself with this gift of life that I have been given, to use it to help other people. , and to encourage them to better themselves. and to enjoy learning.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
The worst thing about WCC is that it is overcrowded. There has been a huge increase in enrollment in the last few years, and there has been no increase in the number of parking spaces. The Parking lots are always filled to capacity and oftentimes people are parked on the lawns across campus. Give yourself an extra fifteen minutes or so before class to find a parking space.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
Sometimes, it is difficulting to know if you're making the right decisions. I think that having more counselors, who are available more often and are always very open to each individual situation would have helped me understand every decision I made. Going a community college means that you plan to transfer soon, and transferring can be very confusing. Every school has different guidelines, transfer evaluations, degree requirements and application processes. As a student on your own, this can seem overwhelming, making a counselor or academic advisor's job that much more important.
Washtenaw has a great many facilities to offer its students including a coffee shop, large library ideal for studying, and free tutoring centers like the writing center. No matter what you need there is always somewhere to meet people, study, and get extra help.
My school is best known as a place to come at any stage in life. Whether just after high school, returning as an adult, or learning just for the sake of learning.
My classmates represent an exceptionally broad spectrum of people, ranging from lazy and entitled students to determined, hard-working single parents desperate to provide for better lives for their children.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
This is a very politically liberal campus. If you are more conservative politically I would just like to warn you many people here are very liberal and very vocal about it. The best thing for one to do is to just keep your political views to yourself.
I think Washtenaw Community College is open to a wide variety of different students. I have taken classes at a couple other schools and WCC has by far been the best. This is a great school to get started off at if you plan to transfer to a four year university. It helps keep the cost of tuition down and they have an amazing nursing program here, so that's a bonus for me!
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
When telling my friends about my school, I usually talk about the location - Washtenaw Community College is seated in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is one of the trendiest, most diverse communities in the area.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
Washtenaw is great because they work closely with U of M, and a lot of the professors are graduates of U of M, so you are getting a better education than some community colleges.
Describe your school to someone who's never heard of it.
I go to a school for free, because it is a community college. It has about four buildings that are spaced closely together; which is great because the longest it'll take for you to get to class is 5 minutes +/- elevators.
My classes are run by professors who expect only the best out of you.
Dr. Stephen Smith
Dr. Christopher Barret
My two hardest teachers I've taken so far.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
69% of students attending Washtenaw Community College receive some sort of financial aid.
45% were awarded federal grants.23%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.