College statistics
- Address:
- 911 Boling Hwy
Wharton, TX
77488 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- https://www.wcjc.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Room and Board:
- $6,000
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $47,724,219
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Wharton County Junior College is a public two-year institution serving students in Wharton, Texas. The college draws approximately 5,687 students from the surrounding region and offers coursework in liberal arts and sciences, general studies, and humanities, with a focus on career preparation and transfer pathways to four-year universities.
In-state tuition is $768 per year, with out-of-state tuition at $2,016. The total cost of attendance for in-state students is $6,768 annually, including room and board. Financial aid and scholarships are available to help offset costs, and many students pay less than published tuition rates.
The college serves students seeking affordable access to higher education and those planning to transfer to bachelor's degree programs. For current program information, admission requirements, and available financial aid, visit the official website at https://www.wcjc.edu/.