Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) Academics and Admissions

Academics

As one of the most popular junior colleges in the entire great state of Texas, Wharton County Junior College offers a great opportunity for students who are interested in continuing on to a four-year liberal arts program. Unlike so many two-year colleges that are focused more on workplace skills or understanding current technology, the focus at Wharton County Junior College is on actual, life-long learning in the liberal arts and sciences. Many students go on to complete their four-year degrees both in and out of state, and the school is currently accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Some of the most popular academic programs at Wharton County Junior College include Agriculture, Criminal Justice, and Chemistry. Associate

Most Popular Fields of Study

Information Summary

Ranks 71st in Texas and 1620th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	71.0
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$11,487
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	16 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	71% / 50%
Enrollment Total (all students)	6,768

Admissions

Close to 7,000 students make up the school

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Financial Aid

Many students who attend Wharton County Junior College receive some form of financial aid to help with the costs of attending school. In addition to all of the federal and state opportunities for aid, including PELL Grants and completing the FAFSA, Wharton County Junior College offers additional opportunities to make the cost of college a little bit easier.

Students in search of additional financial aid can contact the Financial Aid Office, where additional information is available on how to apply for grants through the school, and what scholarships are open for application the semester you plan on attending school. Wharton County Junior College also participates in federal work-study programs, meaning that students attending school can apply for on-campus jobs as a way to afford their degree.

If you need to appeal a decision made on your financial aid eligibility or have any other questions or concerns, either speak to the Student Financial Aid Office or the Financial Aid Office, where someone will be able to handle your questions and situation during regular weekday business hours.

Student Financial Aid Details

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Students

With over 6,000 students attending Wharton County Junior College, there are a lot of opportunities outside of the classroom both to socialize and to pursue fields of interest that are related to classroom learning. A number of different committees plan on-campus events, including dances and athletic rallies, throughout the year, often with student-selected themes. If event planning isn

Student Enrollment Demographics

Athletics

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