Wharton County Junior College
About Wharton County Junior College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Wharton County Junior College teaches southwest of Houston and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with dormitories. More than a third of its students go on to a four-year college, far more than most community colleges manage.
Founded
1946
Location
Wharton, Texas
Students
4,585
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
27.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,192
Out-of-state: $5,904
Avg Net Price
$4,666
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$44,960
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
27.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
71.4%
Transfer Out
36%
Teaching Quality
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
56.9%
$/Student
$5.0K
Class Size
Medium
The 27.3% graduation rate is below average, but 71.4% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,192
In-State
$5,904
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$6,000
Books & Supplies
$1,618
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,463
After Financial Aid
$4,666
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$1,779
Receive Grants
27.4%
Take Loans
16.3%
The total cost of attendance runs about $11,463/yr, including $6,000 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $4,666.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Wharton County Junior College fund their education.
While in School
27.4%
Get Grants
Free money
16.3%
Take Loans
Must repay
$31,645
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$7,703
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$82/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $7,703, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Wharton County Junior College.
Gender
58%
Female
42%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
4,585
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
42.7%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
14.6%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 58% of the student body. 42.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
4,585
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Wharton County Junior College fields 3 varsity teams with 81 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
3
Biggest: Rodeo
Student Athletes
81
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
60% / 40%
49
Men
32
Women
2
Men's Teams
2
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Wharton County Junior Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$44,960
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$27K
313 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$30K
81 grads
1yr Earnings
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
$77K
58 grads
4yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$79K
41 grads
1yr Earnings
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians
$45K
36 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
—
19 grads
Graduates earn about $36K six years out, growing to $45K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.