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Wharton County Junior College

Wharton County Junior College is a medium, public institution located in Wharton, tx. Wharton County Junior College offers associate degrees or certifications in 62 majors.

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college-type 2 Year, Public
undergraduates 4,757 undergraduates
cost $3,804 undergraduate tuition
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Academics

The degree or certification you pursue is major! Wharton County Junior College is known for its top major, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation Rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business/Commerce, General
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Annual tuition $3,804
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,448
Cost of attendance* $13,891
Financial aid package N/A
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Out of state

Annual tuition $5,052
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $1,448
Cost of attendance* $15,139
Financial aid package N/A
Estimated annual cost $15,139 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Wharton County Junior College has a total enrollment of 4,757, with gender‑binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

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Female

Student type

Full-time

Enrollment & ethnicity

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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Campus info

map 911 Boling Hwy, Wharton, TX 77488
phone N/A
address https://www.wcjc.edu/

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Wharton County Junior College so you have more information to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Wharton County Junior College?

Wharton County Junior College is located in Wharton, tx.

How much does it cost for 2 years at Wharton County Junior College?  
The estimated cost for 2 years at Wharton County Junior College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $27,782 .

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