- Wade College is a privately sponsored college offering an associate degree program in merchandising and design. The college is a teaching institution that emphasizes specialized professional study and the liberal arts.
School Highlights
Wade College serves 180 students (61% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 70%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,055
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 60%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Wade College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 109% over five years.
Wade College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
23 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Wade College has grown by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Wade College diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
180 students
4,669 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
109 students
1,310 students
# Part-Time Students
71 students
3,359 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
197 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
109 students
1,289 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
71 students
3,151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
20%
46%
% Black
24%
12%
% White
40%
30%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
4%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
47%
17%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.29%
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,900
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $13,055 is less than the state average of $14,052. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,055
$14,052
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,540
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The college began by offering courses in professional modeling and fashion merchandising in day and evening classes. In 1965, the college moved from its location in the Turtle Creek area of Dallas to within the Dallas Market Center complex, and in 1971, the professional modeling and evening classes were discontinued in favor of total emphasis on full-time enrollment in merchandising. Now the college offers a dual Associate of Arts degree in Merchandising and Design. The college offers a solid general education curriculum, designed to provide an introduction to major areas of knowledge and to stimulate individual interests in specialized fields. Students may specialize in graphic design, fashion design, interior design, merchandise marketing, or fashion/interior merchandising. Students benefit enormously from the college's location within the Dallas Market Center complex, which offers the ideal professional environment for individuals seeking industry experience and early exposure to the merchandising and design industries. Wade College offers students opportunity to learn in the heart of the merchandising and design industries. The college is part of the Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandising and design complex. The Dallas Market Center is a 6.9 million square-foot complex consisting of four buildings. The giant complex consists of the Trade Mart, Market Hall, International Floral Design Center, and the World Trade Center. Students have daily access to a complex that hosts over 50 markets a year. Wade College 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 Wade College cost?
Wade College's private state tuition is approximately $13,055.
What is Wade College's ranking?
Wade College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Wade College is KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts (1.4 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts
Private for-profit
2600 Stemmons Fwy Ste 117
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 638-0484
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 638-0484
1.4 miles
| 71 students
Miami International University of Art & Design-Art Institute Dallas
Private for-profit
8080 Park Lane, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 692-8080
Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 692-8080
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| 493 students
Mountain View College
Public
4849 West Illinois Ave.
Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 860-8680
Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 860-8680
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| 12,210 students
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Dallas, TX 75227
(214) 388-5466
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(214) 388-5466
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