Wharton County Junior College: Review & Facts

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Wharton County Junior College is a medium two-year, public school with 5,495 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1946 and is the only school located in Wharton, Texas.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate and associate's degree are offered at Wharton County Junior College.

Majors
Offered
49
WCJC follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 49 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Business, Industrial Technologies, and Laboratory Assistance. 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 typically a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Wharton County Junior College student retention rate is fair at 73% (close to Texas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
73%
Fair
The graduation rate at WCJC is very low: 22%. About 38% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Wharton County Junior College is decent - 17:1. Read more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely low - $2,100 annually. The additional fees at WCJC beyond tuition are around $3,100, which totals $5,200 a year.

Read the details about Wharton County Junior College 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

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Wharton County Junior College might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to WCJC and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (979) 532-4560 or check Wharton County Junior College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$1,500
Low
Wharton County Junior College offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

WCJC provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 200 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is low -- nearly $1,500 per academic year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Wharton County Junior College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Wharton County Junior College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Wharton County Junior College
911 Boling Hwy
Wharton, Texas
77488, USA
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