Wharton County Junior College

911 Boling Hwy
Wharton, TX 77488
Top Ranked (2023-24): View Rankings
  • Wharton County Junior College is a public, two-year, comprehensive community college offering a wide range of postsecondary educational programs and services including associate degrees, certificates, continuing-education courses, cultural affairs, and leisure-time activities for the benefit of the community and a population of students that varies in age, background, and ability.

School Highlights

Wharton County Junior College serves 6,099 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 70%.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Enrollment: 6,099 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,446
  • Out-state tuition: $4,214
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 64%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Wharton County Junior College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 447 teachers has grown by 112% over five years.
Wharton County Junior College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
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
447 staff
262 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Wharton County Junior College has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Wharton County Junior College diversity score of 0.69 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,099 students
4,541 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,546 students
1,289 students
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# Part-Time Students
3,553 students
3,252 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
479 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,546 students
1,266 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,553 students
3,252 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
127 students
251 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
11%
5%
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% Hispanic
40%
46%
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% Black
11%
12%
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% White
36%
30%
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% Two or more races
n/a
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
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% Unknown races
n/a
3%
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Diversity Score
0.69
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
18%
26%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,700
$34,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,446 is less than the state average of $3,626. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,214 is less than the state average of $5,997. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,446
$3,626
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,214
$5,997
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
66%
83%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$7,921
$10,765
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • WCJC is a multi-campus, comprehensive community college created in 1946 to serve the educational needs of Wharton County and adjacent counties in the Gulf Coast Region of Texas. The college offers associate in arts, associate of arts in teaching, and associate in applied science degrees, transfer curricula in preparation for the baccalaureate degree, career/vocational curricula, remedial and developmental courses, adult basic education, assist under prepared students to achieve competency in basic skills, supports excellence in instruction in all academic areas and continuing-education noncredit courses and programs. Wharton County Junior College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Applied Science degrees.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Wharton County Junior College cost?
Wharton County Junior College's tuition is approximately $3,446 for In-State students and $4,214 for Out-State students.
What is Wharton County Junior College's ranking?
Wharton County Junior College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Least debt for graduating students.

School Calendar

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Enrollment: 6,099 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,446
  • Out-state tuition: $4,214
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 64%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,626 per year for in-state students and $5,997 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,068 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Texas is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Dallas. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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