Walters State Community College, a public two-year higher education institution, is a component of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents. The mission of Walters State is consistent with the college's shared vision for guiding the college into the twenty-first century and with the values expressed within the Campus Compact. Walters State is a learning centered, comprehensive community college established to provide affordable and quality higher education opportunities for the residents of upper East Tennessee. The college offers programs of study that lead to the Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, and Associate of Applied Science degrees.
The college has degree programs built on a general education foundation that emphasize learning outcomes and provide information technology instruction across the curriculum. Students may receive a certificate of credit for programs of study of one year or less; students may also receive a certificate of recognition for non-credit programs and services.
Walters State provides:
university parallel programs that prepare students to transfer to senior institutions;
programs and courses in business, technical education, health, public safety, and arts and sciences that prepare students for immediate employment in support of workforce development or prepare them to transfer to another college or university;
continuing education and community service programs in support of professional growth, personal enrichment, and lifelong learning;
cultural enrichment programs and activities that promote the arts and heritage of East Tennessee and celebrate global diversity;
public service programs in support of economic, workforce, and community development;
advanced, honors, and developmental education programs for academic enrichment;
programs, services, and activities designed to enhance student opportunities, achievement, personal development, sense of civic responsibility, leadership skills, and general welfare;
research and development activities for continuous improvement of institutional effectiveness; and
access that utilizes traditional and non-traditional delivery systems including the institution’s virtual college.
To facilitate student learning and transfer, the college maintains articulation, collaboration, and partnerships with public schools, technology centers, colleges, and universities. Service to business and industry is facilitated through the utilization of partnerships, networks, and customized programs and courses supporting the development of competitive products, services, and operations. The college provides faculty and staff of the highest quality dedicated to excellence in teaching, student learning, and service.
As a comprehensive community college, Walters State provides leadership to a geographically large and diverse service area. The primary service area includes the counties of Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Sevier, and Union. The college has a TBR approved expanded service area including other East Tennessee counties for Public Safety and Health programs. The college's strategic planning and continuous improvement system is designed to promote maximum accessibility and accountability and to enhance overall institutional effectiveness. The college assesses and responds to changing community needs and provides opportunities for enhancing the quality of life throughout the service area. Walters State remains committed to the education of a non-racially identifiable student body and promotes diversity and access without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Walters State Community College shall be a regional college of choice with twenty-first century campuses, dedicated to excellence in teaching and service, guided by shared values and principles, and inspired to exceed student and community expectations
Walters State Community College (WSCC, Walters State) is a state-supported community college operated by the Tennessee Board of Regents. It was established in 1970 in located Morristown, Tennessee and was named in honor of former United States Senator Herbert S. Walters.
The comprehensive community college serves ten predominantly rural East Tennessee counties in the area of the Clinch and Great Smoky Mountains with four campuses totalling approximately 5,900 degree-seeking, commuting students. The current President is Dr. Wade B. McCamey.
In 1957 the Pierce-Albright Report was presented to the Tennessee legislature, detailing situations of higher education in the state. It showed many citizens of Tennessee to be without sufficient access to colleges and universities and led to the allocation of $200,000 in 1963 to implement the recommendations of the report.
The State Board of Education developed a plan to locate community colleges in the underserved regions within a reasonable distance of travel to the majority of residents, and in 1965 the Tennessee General Assembly certified the establishment of the first wave of these institutions. In 1970 Walters State Community College became the sixth college created in this process.
Walters State was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges in 1972 and received reaffirmation of accreditation in 1976, 1987 and 1997.
The Tennessee Board of Regents designates ten counties as being served by Walters State Community College:
As its reach extends across a geographically large area, there are four campuses of Walters State Community College. The primary campus is located in Morristown, while satellite branches are found in Sevierville, Greeneville, and New Tazewell.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,381 | $ 8,795 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,142 | $ 8,556 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 239 | $ 239 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,802 | 35% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,621 | 8% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,670 | 10% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 1,621 | 5% | |
Any Aid: |
39% |
