WCC has earned high rankings on Niche's lists of best community colleges in the state and nation.

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.