WCC is one of 250 schools to make USA TODAY's 2025 list of America's Top Vocational Schools.

WCC has been designated as a 2025–2026 Military Friendly® School.

WCC has ranked fourth on SmartAsset's Best Community Colleges in the U.S. list for 2024.

WCC and Smithfield Foods received an award as finalists for the AACC's Outstanding College/Corporate Partnership Award of Excellence.

WCC has been named a 2024–2025 Military Friendly® School with gold award status.