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Wharton County Junior College
Wharton County Junior College 911 Boling Hwy Wharton, TX 77488 Phone: (979) 532-4560
  • General Information
    About Wharton County Junior College

    Wharton County Junior College is a public, two-year, comprehensive community college offering a wide range of postsecondary educational programs and services including associate degrees, certificates, continuing-education courses, cultural affairs, and leisure-time activities for the benefit of the community and a population of students that varies in age, background, and ability. The college affords opportunities for individual growth and expression and promotes the development of the total person through scholarly and creative activity and the application of knowledge for the good of society. Its curricular and co-curricular activities lay a foundation for lifelong learning and involved citizenship and encourage the pursuit of knowledge, innovation, experimentation, and excellence in human endeavor. It prepares students for entry-level positions, for advancement in various occupations and professions, for a broad understanding of the liberal arts and sciences, and for transfer to baccalaureate- granting institutions.


    Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.

    Institution Type
    • 2-year, Public
    Special Learning Opportunities
    • Teacher certification
    • Distance learning opportunities
    Student Services
    • Remedial services
    • Academic/career counseling service
    Credit Accepted
    • Dual credit
    • Advanced placement (AP) credits
    Religious Affiliation
    • Not applicable
    Federal Aid
    • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
    Degrees/Certificates offered
    • Less than 1 year certificate
    • 1-2 years certificate
    • Associate's degree
    • 2-4 years certificate
    Campus Setting
    • Town: Distant
    Disability Services Student
    • 3% or Less
  • Tuition & Fees
    09-10 Tuition & Fees $1,536
    Room & Board Charge $2,800
    Books & Supplies Cost $925
    Dorm Capacity 159
  • Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued
    Pell Grants $2,902,691
    Other Federal Grants $253,671
    Scholarships & Fellowships $3,850,435
    Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $1,242,548
    Average Grant Dollars Issued $0
    Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $1,925,218
  • Student Demographics
    Total Enrolled 8,991
    Native American 28
    Asian 609
    African American 918
    Hispanic 2,213
    Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 3,068
    Enrolled FullTime Graduates 0

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