Wharton County Junior College
Wharton County Junior College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Wharton, TX. Wharton County Junior College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Wharton County Junior College is $4,320 for Texas residents and $5,568 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 10.21% from last year at Wharton County Junior.
- Total 5,495 students have enrolled in Wharton County Junior and, of that, 977 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Wharton County Junior offers 68 programs.
- The graduation rate of Wharton County Junior is 16% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Wharton County Junior College is $4,320 for Texas residents and $5,568 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 10.21% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Texas Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,576 | $4,824 |
| 2021 | $3,624 | $4,872 |
| 2022 | $3,624 | $4,872 |
| 2023 | $3,804 | $5,052 |
| 2024 | $4,320 | $5,568 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Wharton County Junior College offers 67 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Wharton County Junior College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 42 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 17 | 0 |
| Total | 67 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 37 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 21 |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | 14 |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 4 |
| Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician | 4 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 192 |
| Business/Commerce | 69 |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | 50 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 40 |
| Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician | 19 |
Student Population
Total 5,495 students have enrolled to Wharton County Junior College. By gender, there are 2,310 male and 3,185 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.73 to 1.
Wharton County Junior College offers online degree/certificate programs and 977 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Asian | 749 | 378 | 371 |
| Black or African American | 597 | 233 | 364 |
| Hispanic | 2,533 | 973 | 1,560 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| White | 1,485 | 667 | 818 |
| Two or More Races | 72 | 32 | 40 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 40 | 17 | 23 |
| Total | 5,495 | 2,310 | 3,185 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Wharton County Junior College is 16% and the transfer-out rate is 35%. The average financial aid amount is $4,647 and 38% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 16% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 35% |
| Retention Rate | 73% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,647 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 185 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 372 |