Wharton County Junior College
Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) is located in Wharton, Texas. WCJC was established in 1946. This two-year college also has campuses in Bay City, Richmond, and Sugar Land. There are associate’s degree programs, certificate programs, and even many continuing education programs. Those who are looking to give themselves new career prospects will find that WCJC offers many potential paths. This junior college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The nursing program at WCJC offers students the chance to pursue vocational nursing or associate’s degree nursing. Students who have already obtained LVN status will be able to apply for the LVN-to-ADN track as well. Students will be learning in both a classroom setting and clinical settings in local hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and community-based agencies in the area. Students will be able to gain practical experience while steadily increasing their nursing knowledge at this school. The nursing program at WCJC is fully approved by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students7,050 |
Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate70% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 16 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1951 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $32/credit | |
In State Students | $32/credit | |
Out of State Students | $84/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $1,440 | $1,440 | $3,780 |
ADN | 70 | $2,240 | $2,240 | $5,880 |
BSN | 125 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $10,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 57% of Wharton County Junior College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 35% | $4,591 |
Other Federal Grant | 2% | $931 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 12% | $1,832 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 8% | $3,368 |
Federal Student Loans | 32% | $5,194 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$3,729
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$2,769 |
$30,001 to $48,000$3,438 |
$48,001 to $75,000$6,450 |
$75,001 to $110,000$8,477 |
Over $110,000$8,599 |
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Student Population
7,050
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,931
Women
3,119
Men
41%
Full-time
59%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Hispanic |
40% |
White |
34% |
Black/African American |
13% |
Asian |
11% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.