Wharton County Junior College (WCJC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	117
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	20%

Located in Wharton, Texas, WCJC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Wharton County Junior College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Wharton County Junior College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at WCJC is reported to be 20%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 68% at WCJC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,624

Cost of attendance at Wharton County Junior College in 2022 for students from Texas.

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Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,872

Cost of attendance at Wharton County Junior College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 47 of freshman students at Wharton County Junior College received on average $5,595 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,595

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	378	38%	$5,471	$2,068,187
Other Federal Grant	379	39%	$5,670	$2,148,992
State Grant/Scholarships	106	11%	$1,624	$172,173
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	118	12%	$2,329	$274,805
Total Grant & Scholarships	464	47%	$5,595	$2,595,970

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wharton County Junior College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wharton County Junior College students is 19.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 21.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 18.7%.

19.9%

asian 11.5% 21 students
African American 12.0% 19 students
white 27.4% 107 students
hispanic 19.9% 117 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Wharton County Junior College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Wharton County Junior College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training

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