Weatherford College
Tel:
(800) 287-5471
- Weatherford College is a comprehensive community college as set forth inTexas Education Code (Sec. 130.0011) and, therefore, operates with open admissions and is accredited to award associate degrees and programcertificates. Students may also prepare for transfer to senior institutions, occupational advancement, and lifelong learning.
School Highlights
Weatherford College serves 6,389 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 68%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 302 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Weatherford College | (TX) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 302 staff | 121 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- On July 5, 1869, the cornerstone of Phoenix Masonic Lodge.s school was laid at the corner of South Main and Lee Streets in Weatherford. In 1921, Weatherford College was reorganized as a junior college, offering college courses leading to the Associate of Arts degree as well as several high school courses leading to a high school diploma. Enrollment dropped during World War II forcing, the college to accept a merger proposal submitted by Southwestern University of Georgetown, Texas. The name was changed once again to Weatherford College of Southwestern University. On April 30, 1949, Southwestern University dissolved the merger and asked Weatherford or Parker County to accept ownership. The Parker County Commissioners Court called a special election and by a vote margin of almost three to one, Weatherford College of the Parker County Junior College District was established. The college opened for its first session in September 1949. Increased enrollment and unsuccessful attempts to purchase additional property surrounding the college forced WC to purchase 90 acres as a site for a new campus in 1969. Construction began in 1967, and the new campus was opened in the fall of 1968. The main campus is located on approximately 90 acres in the southeastern portion of Weatherford, just north of Interstate 20. Rolling hills, native Texas foliage and beautiful trees decorate the campus, which has become a center of activity in the Parker County community. WC has a 130-year tradition of academic excellence, diversity of programs and personalized approach to education. You can choose from more than 35 study areas or train for a career in one of 19 professional/technical programs. There are more than 60 degree and certificate programs taught by many of the finest instructors in the state. You'll enjoy small, intimate classes led by highly qualified instructors. You'll meet students from around the area and abroad, and find collegiate sports, clubs, and activities to enjoy with them. Weatherford College of the Parker County Junior College District is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Weatherford College is The College of Saints John Fisher & Thomas More (25.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- n/a students | 25.40 Mi3020 Lubbock
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 923-8459 25.40n/a - 51,100 students | 27.00 Mi1500 Houston St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 515-8223 27.0051,100 - Remington College-Fort Worth CampusPrivate not-for-profit474 students | 33.70 Mi300 E. Loop 820
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 451-0011 33.70474 - Lincoln College of Technology-Grand PrairiePrivate for-profit1,096 students | 42.90 Mi2915 Alouette Drive
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 660-5701 42.901,096 - North Lake CollegePublic11,512 students | 48.80 Mi5001 North MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 273-3000 48.8011,512
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