- Vernon College is responsive to the needs and aspirations of the community it serves. This responsiveness is demonstrated by the College's commitment to accessibility, affordability, comprehensiveness, flexibility, high quality, and accountability in the programs and services it offers.
School Highlights
Vernon College serves 2,991 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,991 students
- In-state tuition: $4,200
- Out-state tuition: $6,300
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 46%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 248 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Vernon College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
248 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Vernon College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Vernon College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,991 students
1,396 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
626 students
890 students
# Part-Time Students
2,365 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
299 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
626 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,365 students
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
148 students
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
28%
46%
% Black
8%
14%
% White
54%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1951%
0.5469%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,900
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,200 is more than the state average of $3,316. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,300 is more than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,200
$3,316
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,300
$5,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,710
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Since 1972, Vernon College has prepared students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; educated students for careers in a variety of allied health and technical fields; provided customized training to business and industry; offered personal enrichment courses to students of all ages; and presented drama, music and athletic programs of interest to the entire community. Wilbarger County Junior College District was created by a majority of the electorate of Wilbarger County on January 20, 1970. On April 9, 1970, the Board of Trustees elected Dr. David L. Norton as the first college president. Campus construction was begun in May, 1971, including an Academic Science Center, Administration-Fine Arts Center, Applied Arts Center, Library, and Student Center. On September 5, 1972 classes met for the first time on the VRJC campus with a total of 608 students. On May 23, 2001, the Vernon Regional Junior College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change the name of the institution to Vernon College. Vernon College (VC) is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Vernon College cost?
Vernon College's tuition is approximately $4,200 for In-State students and $6,300 for Out-State students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Vernon College is Western Oklahoma State College (35.3 miles away)
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