Weatherford College: Review & Facts

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Weatherford College is a medium two-year, public school with 5,445 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1869 and is the only college located in Weatherford, Texas.

Academic Offerings

At Weatherford College you can obtain your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered

28

WC deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 28 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Medical, Medical Assistant, and Cosmetology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Weatherford College student retention rate is very low at 48% (way below Texas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

48%

Bad

The graduation rate at WC is very low: 20%. About 22% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at WC is reasonably decent, 21:1. Find out more on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are low, $7,900 per year. The additional fees at Weatherford College (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $800, which makes it a total of $8,700 per year.

Read the details about WC additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Weatherford College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (800) 287-5471 or check Weatherford College Website.

Opportunities and Services

WC provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at WC, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

B-

Dicey

WC provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 300 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: approximately $5,000 per year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Weatherford College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Weatherford College seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Weatherford College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Weatherford College
225 College Park Drive
Weatherford, Texas
76086-5699, USA