Wharton County Junior College
Wharton County Junior College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Wharton, TX. Wharton County Junior College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Wharton County Junior College is $4,656 for Texas residents and $5,904 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 6.03% from last year at Wharton County Junior.
- Total 5,504 students have enrolled in Wharton County Junior and, of that, 824 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Wharton County Junior offers 49 programs.
- The graduation rate of Wharton County Junior is 27% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Wharton County Junior College is $4,656 for Texas residents and $5,904 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 6.03% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Texas Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,624 | $4,872 |
| 2022 | $3,624 | $4,872 |
| 2023 | $3,804 | $5,052 |
| 2024 | $4,320 | $5,568 |
| 2025 | $4,656 | $5,904 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Wharton County Junior College offers 68 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Wharton County Junior College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 43 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 17 | 0 |
| Total | 68 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 41 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 31 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 25 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 21 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 19 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 313 |
| Business/Commerce | 81 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 58 |
| Psychology | 15 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 14 |
Student Population
Total 5,504 students have enrolled to Wharton County Junior College. By gender, there are 2,321 male and 3,183 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.73 to 1.
Wharton County Junior College offers online degree/certificate programs and 824 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Asian | 719 | 385 | 334 |
| Black or African American | 638 | 257 | 381 |
| Hispanic | 2,578 | 952 | 1,626 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| White | 1,426 | 661 | 765 |
| Two or More Races | 67 | 31 | 36 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 53 | 24 | 29 |
| Total | 5,504 | 2,321 | 3,183 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Wharton County Junior College is 27% and the transfer-out rate is 30%. The average financial aid amount is $5,580 and 39% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 27% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| Retention Rate | 71% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,580 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 159 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 334 |