Wharton County Junior College logo

Wharton County Junior College

Wharton, TX·Public·https://www.wcjc.edu/

Campus Identity

Very Safe

Wharton County Junior College is a public community college in Wharton, TX. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 93/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Wharton County Junior College is a public community college in Wharton, TX. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 93/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
ACT Score (50th %ile)
$768
In-State Tuition
+$1,632 fees
$2,016
Out-of-State Tuition
+$2,856 fees
$6,000
Room & Board
18 meals/week
N/A
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
N/A
Yield Rate
Admitted students who enrolled
N/A
Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

5,000–9,999

Town setting

Beach Access

51 miles

Freeport, TX

Ski Access

704 miles

Snow Creek Ski Area

Weather

Hot Climate

66°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

704 mi away
30 skiable acres6 lifts
832 mi away
50 skiable acres2 lifts

Nearest Beach

Freeport, TX

Ocean access within 50.7 miles

51 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Wharton, TX

54°Jan57°Feb64°Mar70°Apr77°May82°Jun85°Jul85°Aug81°Sep73°Oct63°Nov56°Dec

Station: EL CAMPO · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

93/100
Very Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety9510076
95/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
100/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
76/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$768$2,016
Fees
$1,632$2,856
Room & Board
$6,000$6,000
Total
$8,400$10,872
In-StateOut-of-State
Meal Plan: 18 meals/week

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

Calculate Your Net Price

Fields of Study

60 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
313 grads/yr$44,877
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's
81 grads/yr$41,799
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsCertificate
76 grads/yr$68,481
Health/Medical Preparatory ProgramsAssociate's
58 grads/yr$77,355
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Certificate
50 grads/yr$41,266

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Physical Science Technologies/Technicians
Associate's36 grads$88,882
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians
Associate's11 grads$88,510
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's41 grads$84,512
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Associate's58 grads$77,355
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Certificate76 grads$68,481
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Certificate47 grads$59,794
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate25 grads$55,179
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Associate's12 grads$54,612
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's313 grads$44,877
Business/Commerce, General
Associate's81 grads$41,799

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wharton County Junior College located?

Wharton County Junior College is located in Wharton, TX. The main campus address is 911 Boling Hwy, Wharton, TX. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Wharton County Junior College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Wharton County Junior College charges $768/year for in-state students and $2,016/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board ($6,000/year), the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $10,872/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Wharton County Junior College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Wharton County Junior College the right fit for me?

Whether Wharton County Junior College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($2,016/year out-of-state), campus culture in Wharton, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Wharton County Junior College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Wharton County Junior College directly for the most current information.

Ready to apply?

Start your application at the official website.

Apply NowVisit Official Website

Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Wharton, TX
Size
5,000–9,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Hot · 66°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
93/100
Nearest Airport
Houston, TX (SGR) · 33 mialso LJN (40 mi), HOU (54 mi)

Location

Wharton, TX

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.