- 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 5,504 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 5,504 students
- In-state tuition: $3,446
- Out-state tuition: $4,214
- Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
- Minority enrollment: 73%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Wharton County Junior College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 203 teachers has declined by 54% over five years.
Wharton County Junior College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
203 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Wharton County Junior College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Wharton County Junior College diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,504 students
1,385 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
2,169 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
3,335 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
5,504 students
1,335 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,169 students
837 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,335 students
3,377 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
127 students
252 students
% Asian
13%
6%
% Hispanic
44%
47%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
27%
25%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,700
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,446 is less than the state average of $3,713. 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 $6,099. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,446
$3,713
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,214
$6,099
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,921
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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: Least debt for graduating students.
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